150 Words Every 5th Grader Should Know: List 12

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  1. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
    A fox was no match for an animal that large and aggressive. Pax
  2. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
    I ask Jamie to come with me because I get anxious going to new places. Starfish
  3. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
    He shook his head, as if trying to clear it, still bewildered. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
  4. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
    In fact, his entire family is known for their generosity—they donate huge chunks of money for scholarship students like me at Carver. You Bring the Distant Near
  5. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
    The Laos study offers insight into the origins of the pandemic, but there are still missing links, say researchers. Scientific American (Sep 28, 2021)
  6. pitiful
    deserving or inciting compassion
    The miserable beast did nothing but give a low, pitiful moan. When the Sea Turned to Silver
  7. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
    Her sense of style is the primary reason she is invited this evening. The Night Circus
  8. sincere
    open and genuine; not deceitful
    They were kind, sincere people; she could see that. Little Fires Everywhere
  9. sluggish
    moving slowly
    But even Finn seemed weighted down, his steps sluggish. The Strangers
  10. yearn
    desire strongly or persistently
    She yearned for playmates but did not know how to make friends with the other little girls. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Created on Tue Oct 26 15:20:01 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Nov 02 11:03:56 EDT 2021)

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