5th Grade · River Ridge, LA
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Definition: unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile
Tip: Think of adverse weather — rain that works against your picnic plans.
Example: Some people suffer an adverse reaction if they eat peanut butter or anything with peanuts.
Definition: extremely dry; uninteresting, dull
Tip: A desert is arid (dry). A dull speech can feel arid too!
Example: Although California leads the nation in farming, crops won't grow in its most arid regions.
Definition: a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)
Tip: An assailant is the attacker — not the person being hurt.
Example: The jogger was injured by an unknown assailant, who left him immobile at the side of the road.
Definition: (n.) a large wave; (v.) to rise or swell like a wave
Tip: Smoke can billow from a chimney the way waves rise and swell.
Examples: The ocean billow rose and fell, attracting the most daring surfers. Fans cheered when they saw their team's flags billow over the stadium.
Definition: to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with
Tip: When you confront a problem, you face it instead of running away.
Example: In court, defendants can confront their accusers in a controlled setting.