Grade 6 Unit 4 Week 1

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Nestled

Back

To be comfortably settled in a cozy place, like a bird in its nest.

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Jerked

Back

To move suddenly or quickly, like pulling something hard.

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Barricade

Back

A barrier made to block or stop something, like a wall or fence.

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Outskirts

Back

The areas that are outside or on the edge of a town or city.

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Foreman

Back

A person in charge of a group of workers, making sure everything goes well.

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Jalopy

Back

An old, worn-out car that doesn’t work very well.

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Prongs

Back

The sharp points on a fork or other tools that help pick up food.

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Dirt clods

Back

Small, hard pieces of dirt that can be thrown or broken apart.

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Ashamed

Back

Feeling bad or embarrassed about something you did or didn’t do.

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Timidly

Back

Acting shy or nervous, like when someone is unsure or afraid to speak.