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jumbo • occur

jumbo • adjective Nn
Something that is jumbo is very big. nature • noun

The jumbo burger at Fred’s Burger Nature is everything in the world that
House is big enough for three people. is not made by people, such as trees,

rocks, and animals.
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Our drive through the forest gave us a
lack • verb chance to enjoy the beauty of nature.
You lack something when you don’t

have it or you don’t have enough of it. nibble • verb
You nibble your food when you eat it
Mrs. Harris lacks the money she
needs to take a trip, so she will stay in small bites.
home. My pet mouse nibbled on a piece of
cheese.
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nimble • adjective
merry • adjective
A nimble person or animal moves
A merry person is very happy and quickly and easily.
cheerful.
The nimble goat jumped from rock to
The merry girl smiled and laughed, rock without slipping.
and made everyone feel better.
nutritious • adjective
method • noun
Nutritious food has vitamins and other
A method is the way you do things that you need to stay healthy.
something.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are
Mom’s method for cleaning the house nutritious foods that people should eat
is to dust first and then vacuum. every day.

mighty • adjective
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A mighty person or thing is strong and
powerful. object • verb
When you object, you do not agree.
The lion gave a mighty roar that shook
the leaves on the trees. Luke objects to going to bed at 8:00
on a school night.
mystery • noun

A mystery is something that people occur • verb
find hard to explain or understand. Another way to say that things happen
is to say they occur.
I do not understand why a rainbow is
curved. A rainbow is a mystery to me. Snowstorms usually occur in the
winter when it’s cold.

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