150 Words Every 5th Grader Should Know: List 6

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  1. blurt
    utter impulsively
    Rodney looked on edge, like he didn’t trust himself not to blurt out something he wasn’t supposed to. Never Let Me Go
  2. criticize
    find fault with; point out real or perceived flaws
    Mother won’t criticize me in front of him, for fear he might notice my flaws himself. The Help
  3. flimsy
    lacking solidity or strength
    I have to hold it real careful or it might break, that's how flimsy it is. Freak The Mighty
  4. fortunate
    having unexpected good luck
    “I’m so ridiculously lucky and fortunate to be where I am,” he says. The Guardian (Feb 11, 2018)
  5. illuminate
    make lighter or brighter
    A blaze of light illuminated the service station where the truck driver had stopped. Lupita Mañana
  6. intend
    have in mind as a purpose
    She hadn't intended to get her friend into trouble. Matilda
  7. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
    He mimics the hand gestures my brother makes sometimes. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
  8. ridicule
    subject to laughter or mockery
    He doesn’t take their money and usually doesn’t shove them, but he ridicules them. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
  9. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
    Stubbornness is one of the traits Lola says Mom and I share. The House That Lou Built
  10. utter
    complete
    He looked at me for a moment, and then, to my utter, utter surprise, he leaned back in his chair and laughed. The Secret History
Created on Tue Oct 26 15:16:19 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Nov 02 11:02:40 EDT 2021)

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