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mimic [mimik]
To mimic something means to copy the way it sounds or moves.
—►The hunter mimicked a duck’s call and shot the two ducks that called back.
misguided [misgaidid] adj.
When something is misguided, it is based on bad judgment or wrong beliefs.
—►The snake bit Molly during her misguided attempt to grab it.
rehearse [rihars] v.
To rehearse means to practice and prepare for a performance in front of people.
—* Vick’s band rehearsed all week before their first show.
scorn [skoxn] V.
To scorn someone means to behave without respect toward them.
—* The criminal was scorned by everyone in the community.
sensory [sensari] adj.
If something is sensory, it is related to the senses.
—*■Iris and Eric preferred the sensory thrill of watching movies in the theater.
Staple [steipal] adj.
If something is staple, it is standard or basic.
—►Hamburgers, steaks and hotdogs are staple foods to cook on a grill.
Statute [staet/u:t] n.
A statute is a law that is official and has been written down.
—►The new statute made it illegal to walk dogs in the park.
veteran [veteran] n.
A veteran is someone who has a lot of experience doing something.
—»Hank was the team veteran and had played in more games than anyone else.
villain M a n ] n.
A villain is an evil person who breaks the law or hurts others.
—* The villain escaped with half of my family’s valuables.
vine [vain] n.
A vine is a plant that has long, twisting stems and climbs upward.
—* The branches of the trees were covered with vines.
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