The Woman that Wants Vocabulary Flashcards

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Alas

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A word you say when something sad happens.

👉 Example: “Alas, the toy was broken.”
Think! “Oh no!” or “That’s too bad!”

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Eagerly

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When you do something with lots of excitement.

👉 Example: “She eagerly opened her gift.”
Think! Like when you can’t wait to do something fun!

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Grumbled

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To complain in a quiet, unhappy way.

👉 Example: “He grumbled about doing chores.”
Think! Talking in a grumpy voice.

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Whispered

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To talk very quietly so only a few people can hear.

👉 Example: “She whispered a secret to her friend.”
Think! Using your soft voice.

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Proud

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Feeling happy about something you or someone else did well.

👉 Example: “He was proud of his drawing.”
Think! Feeling good inside because of a job well done.

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Demand

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To ask for something in a strong or bossy way.

👉 Example: “She demanded a new toy.”
Think! Like saying, “I want it now!”

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Forgive

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To stop being mad at someone who made a mistake.

👉 Example: “She forgave her friend for breaking the crayon.”
Think! Letting go of being upset.

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Disappear

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To go away or vanish.

👉 Example: “The cat disappeared under the bed.”
Think! You can’t see it anymore!

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Returned

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To come back.

👉 Example: “He returned the book to the shelf.”
Think! When something goes back to where it started.

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Inconsiderately

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Doing something without thinking about other people’s feelings.

👉 Example: “He inconsiderately talked during the movie and bothered others.”
Think! Not being kind or thoughtful.