150 Words Every 5th Grader Should Know: List 2

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  1. beckon
    summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
    Liam held up a finger in my direction, beckoning me over to him. The Darkest Minds
  2. bestow
    give as a gift
    This good gift he bestowed upon men as well as upon the gods. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
  3. challenge
    a demanding or stimulating situation
    Getting nearly 200 different countries to actually agree on anything is, politely, a tricky challenge. BBC (Oct 29, 2021)
  4. decrease
    lessen in size, extent, or range
    It was nearly dusk: the activities of the city were beginning to die down, the noise was decreasing. Nectar in a Sieve
  5. essential
    of the greatest importance
    It was essential she didn’t miss—there’d be no time for a second attempt. The Mysterious Benedict Society
  6. gigantic
    exceedingly large or extensive
    The fire earlier entered a portion of Giant Forest, but none of its famous gigantic trees were harmed, officials have said. Seattle Times (Sep 22, 2021)
  7. intently
    with strained or eager attention
    Grandma was looking intently at Genie, her head tilted like she was trying to figure something out. As Brave As You
  8. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
    “Oh Sam’s smarter than I am, sir,” I said, just to be modest. My Brother Sam is Dead
  9. resemble
    be similar or bear a likeness to
    I think it’s true that dog owners can resemble their pets, like a guy with shaggy hair and a droopy face might have a dog with shaggy fur and a droopy face. The House That Lou Built
  10. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
    In the sanctuary, candles illuminate the solemn faces of the nuns. Ophelia
Created on Tue Oct 26 15:14:31 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Nov 02 11:01:15 EDT 2021)

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