Reading (4th) Unit 2 Lesson 4: How Ben Franklin Stole the Lighteneing Flashcards
1
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very funny
A
hilarious
2
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to cause a person to believe or do something
A
convince
3
Q
conduct that may seem playful but causes harm or trouble
A
mischief
4
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freedom from the control of another or others
A
independence
5
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within reach, nearby; easy to use
be useful
A
handy
come in handy
6
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- a whirling current of air that moves forward with great force. 2. anything resembling a whirlwind
A
whirlwind
7
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having the feeling of spinning and being about to fall
A
dizzy
8
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in the present time
A
nowadays
9
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a shadow that moves across the sun or the moon
A
eclipse
10
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a meter that tells how far a vehicle has traveled
A
odometer
11
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a disease that causes weakness, joint pain, and dental problems
A
scurvy
12
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a staff carried by a king or queen to represent power
A
scepter
13
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a cruel or unfair ruler
A
tyrant
