A Girl's Best Friend Vocabulary

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Sacrifice

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Definition: Giving up something important. Example: Emmeline sacrificed her allowance by donating it to the animal shelter’s fundraiser.

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Determination

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Definition: The quality or trait of continuing despite difficulty. Example: Sophie’s determination to have a pet outweighed her frustration with Miz Wilson.

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Affection

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Definition: Feelings of love or care. Example: My mom showed affection through small acts of kindness, like a little note in my lunchbox.

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Conflict

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Definition: A serious problem or struggle. Example: The conflict forced Melody to choose between going to the movies with her friends and shopping with her favorite aunt.

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Dependable

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Definition: Able to be trusted. Example: Victoria’s actions while babysitting proved she was dependable.

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Protective

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Definition: Wanting to keep someone safe. Example: Ernestine felt protective of her dog and only walked him in the neighborhood.

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Mature

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Definition: Showing responsibility beyond one’s age. Example: Hannah’s mature response during the discussion surprised the adults at the table.

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Bond

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Definition: A close connection. Example: After a week of caring for the dog, the bond between Doris and the dog was strong.

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Convince

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Definition: To persuade someone. Example: Emmy tried to convince her parents to let her keep the dog, but they wouldn’t budge.

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Resolve

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Definition: Firm determination. Example: Her resolve strengthened as she tried to persuade them to agree.