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Dictionary abdomen • chatter
Aa befuddle • verb
abdomen • noun Something that confuses you,
befuddles you.
Your abdomen is between your chest
and hips. Your abdomen holds your When two bells rang at the beginning
stomach and other body parts. of the school day, it befuddled the
new student.
He was breathing so deeply in his
sleep that his abdomen was moving boast • verb
up and down.
When you boast, you talk with too
aim • noun much pride about yourself.
Your aim is a goal that you are willing We were tired of hearing Casey boast
to work for. about the home run he hit.
My aim for the weekend is to finish breeze • noun
building my model boat.
A breeze is a light and gentle wind.
ample • adjective A cool breeze feels good on a hot day.
When you have an ample amount of bustle • verb
something, you have enough.
When you move with lots of energy,
Our large yard has ample space for
you bustle.
our dog to get the exercise she needs.
Before the family party, my parents
appreciate • verb bustled about the kitchen, cooking
When you appreciate something, lots of good food.
you are thankful for it.
busybody • noun
I appreciate the movies you gave me
A busybody is nosy and wants to
to watch while I was sick.
know everyone else’s business.
Bb Ana is a busybody who stands close
to me and tries to hear everything
bashful • adjective
I say to my friend.
Someone who is bashful feels shy,
especially around new people. Cc
The new student was so bashful that chatter • verb
she looked down when the teacher
When you chatter, you talk about
introduced her.
things that are not important.
Dad and his friends often chatter
about the kinds of cars they like.
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