Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Vocabulary List Chapters 28-34
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bulge
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to swell, curve outward, or stick out
Albert's pockets are bulging by the time we line up to go inside.
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consultant
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a person who gives professional advice or services
"As a matter of fact, I already spoke to Mrs. Silver and Miss Kessler, the reading consultant at school."
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dyslexia
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a learning disability in which a person usually has a problem in reading, spelling, and writing
"I think you might have something called dyslexia."
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extensive
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including or affecting many things
"Albert Einstein had extensive theories on its possibilities."
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grateful
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feeling or showing thanks
I look up and lock eyes with him and wish I had the words to tell him how grateful I am for his helping me.
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formal
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arranged in a very orderly and regular way
"Until we can get you into formal services here at school."
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incorporate
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to include (something) as part of something else
"We are going to incorporate more of your senses to practice letters and sounds."
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opponent
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a person or thing that takes an opposite position in a contest, fight, or controversy
The object of the game is to trap your opponent's king, but not actually capture it.
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parameter
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a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done
"Filling the refrigerator does not fall within the parameters of my responsibilities."
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research
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careful study and investigation for the purpose of discovering and explaining new knowledge
"I have collected samples and will do further research."
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scoundrel
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a mean or wicked person
I'm thinking Noah Webster was a scoundrel and they should have put him in jail for this.
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theory
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an idea or opinion that is presented as true
"Albert Einstein had extensive theories on its possibilities."
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temporary
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not permanent
"And this is temporary."
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venomous
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having or producing venom : POISONOUS
"A stonefish is way more dangerous with its thirteen venomous spines."
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visionary
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a person who has an exceptional ability to plan or have ideas for the future
A lady talks about what a visionary Noah Webster was to create the first American spellers and dictionaries.