a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain

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Definition

A bill is a statement of money owed for goods or a service.

Example

I have so many bills that I do not know how to pay for them all

Definition

A boundary is the line where one area of land stops, and another begins

Example

This fence shows the boundary between our yard and yours

Definition

Chaos is a situation that is confusing and not ordered.

Example

His presentation was in chaos. I couldn’t understand what he meant.

Definition

If a person is consistent, they keep the same behavior or attitude

Example

Sara comes in every day and is our most consistent worker

Definition

A cyclone is a large storm with heavy rain and winds that spin in a circle

Example

Hundreds of homes were damaged by the cyclone

Definition

If someone or something is doomed, they are going to fail or be destroyed.

Example

Since I spent all my money, my date with Jane is doomed

Definition

An heir is a person who receives money or property of someone who dies

Example

The princess was the heir to the king and queen’s throne.

Definition

If something is martial, it is related to fighting or war

Example

Karate is a martial art that began many years ago in Japan.

Definition

If food is organic, it is grown without adding chemicals to it

Example

The organic carrots are more expensive, but they’re better for you

Definition

Poultry is a bird, such as a chicken, that is used for meat and eggs.

Example

He raises poultry and sells their meat for extra money.

Definition

To scramble is to move somewhere quickly and desperately.

Example

The hikers scrambled down the side of the hill

Definition

A sergeant is a soldier or police officer of middle rank.

Example

He was promoted to sergeant after a year in the army.

Definition

If you describe something as sheer, it is complete and very strong.

Example

1 was impressed by her sheer dedication to jogging

Definition

A stance is an attitude about an issue that someone states clearly

Example

My stance is that using oil and gas is bad for the environment.

Definition

A telegraph is a method of sending electric messages on wires

Example

In the 1900s, the telegraph was the fastest way to send a message

Definition

Textile is cloth that has been woven or knitted

Example

The blue textile was going to be used to make blouses

Definition

A tornado is a tube-shaped formation of air that spins very quickly

Example

During a tornado, the safest place to be is underground.

Definition

A typhoon is a large tropical storm that moves in circles

Example

Thousands of people lost electricity after a typhoon hit Australia

Definition

To wail is to show sadness by crying loudly

Example

The baby wailed because it was hungry

Definition

A wardrobe is the collection of all of a person’s clothing

Example

She bought some new clothes to expand her wardrobe.