annual
an nu al
annual
happening or returning once a year
Synonyms: done yearly
Part of Speech: adjective
annual
example
The annual fair was coming to our town.
annual
example
My favorite annual holiday is Thanksgiving.
Who do you think will win the annual basketball game?
annual
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Christmas | Monday | birthday |
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annual
word relatives
The parade happened annually on the Fourth of July.
annually
annual
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What is something you do annually?
Something I do annually is…
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accept
ac cept
accept
to say yes to something
Synonyms: take
Part of Speech: verb
accept
example
We accepted the dog into our family.
accept
example
He accepted the award gratefully.
Why didn’t either team accept the bat?
accept
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refusing to take help from someone | taking a cookie that was offered | letting someone help you when you’re hurt |
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accept
word relatives
Accepting others for who they are is important. Acceptance is a skill that we need to learn at a young age!
accepted
accepts
accepting
acceptable
acceptance
accept
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If you won an award, what would you be accepting it for?
I would accept an award for…
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inquire
in qui re
inquire
to ask for information
Synonyms: ask
Part of Speech: verb
inquire
example
I inquired about frogs at school.
inquire
example
She inquired about the outcome of the court case.
What was bat inquiring about?
inquire
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ask questions about something | research something that interests you | taking a test |
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inquire
word relatives
My teacher says that I have an inquisitive mind. I am always inquiring about different topics we learn in class and want to know more.
inquired
inquires
inquiring
inquiry
inquirer
inquisitive
inquire
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What is a topic you would inquire about?
I would inquire about…
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loyal
loy al
loyal
sticking with someone or something no matter what
Synonyms: faithful
Part of Speech: adjective
loyal
example
She was a loyal dog, as she was always excited to see us.
loyal
example
I am loyal to the Browns. I will always cheer for them!
Why wasn’t the bat loyal?
loyal
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staying friends even when you disagree | a person you’ve just met | a dog with their owner |
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loyal
word relatives
The group of friends had great loyalty to each other. They stayed together no matter what.
loyalty
disloyalty
loyalties
loyal
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Who are you loyal to?
I am loyal to…
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strategy
strat e gy
strategy
a plan to reach a goal
Synonyms: plan of action
Part of Speech: noun
strategy
example
The coach used a good strategy at the end of the game.
strategy
example
When I play chess, I always have a strategy to beat the other player.
What was the bird’s strategy?
strategy
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eating a cheeseburger | keeping possession of the soccer ball | distracting other players during a game |
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strategy
word relatives
The strategic team worked together to come up with a plan to make more money. Many strategies were discussed but the team chose the best one.
strategies
strategic
strategist
strategy
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If you are on a baseball team, what would be a good strategy to use?
A good strategy would be…
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emphasize
em pha size
emphasize
to give special attention to
Synonyms: stress
Part of Speech: verb
emphasize
example
Please emphasize to your family the importance of recycling.
emphasize
example
He emphasized her enthusiasm by jumping up and down.
What did he emphasize when he outspread his wings?
emphasize
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bold words in a text | underlined words in a text | regular words in a text |
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emphasize
word relatives
The presentation behind the speaker really emphasized her points as she was speaking. By emphasizing with images, her message made a lot more sense!
emphasis
emphasized
emphasizes
emphasizing
emphasize
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What is something you can do to help emphasize your ideas?
I can emphasize my ideas by…
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