1. beak n.
A beak is the hard curved part of a bird’s mouth.
Example: The bird used her beak to dig a small hole in the ground.
2. damp adj.
If something is damp, it is somewhat wet.
Example: My hair is still damp from my shower.
3. disapprove v.
To disapprove of something is to think that it is wrong.
Example: Alex, disapproved of his son’s behavior.
4. except prep.
You use except to talk about the only thing that a statement does not apply to.
Example: Everyone had fun on the trip except Jim, who felt ill the whole time.
5. flight n.
A flight is an act of flying, often in an airplane.
Example: The airplane made a flight around the world.
6. fond adj.
When someone is fond of something, they like it.
Example: I am very fond of chocolate cake.
7. immoral adj.
When something or someone is immoral, they are evil or do bad things.
Example: Stealing money from one’s mother is an immoral act.
8. ivy n.
Ivy is a plant with long vines that grows upward typically on walls.
Example: The walls of the castle are covered with ivy.
9. moan v.
To moan is to make a low sound when feeling pain or sadness.
Example: The sick man moaned from his bed.
10. oblivious adj.
If someone is oblivious of something, they are unaware of it.
Example: I was late to school because I was oblivious of the time.
11. perish v.
To perish means to die, usually because of bad conditions or bad events.
Example: Many people perish in wars.
12. pit n.
A pit is a big hole in the ground.
Example: Michael fell into the pit and needed some help to get out.
13. rim n.
The rim is the outside edge of a round thing, like a cup or bottle.
Example: I put my lips to the rim of the bottle and took a drink.
14. roost n.
A roost is a place where birds can land and rest or sleep.
Example: The family of doves made a roost at the top of the tree.
15. slippery adj.
If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth and causes people to slip.
Example: The repairman fell down on the floor because it was too slippery.
16. soar v.
To soar means to fly high in the air.
Example: As the sun rose, two eagles soared through the sky.
17. trivial adj.
If something is trivial, it is not important or meaningful.
Example: Television is trivial, but learning to read is very important.
18. typical adj.
If something is typical, it is normal for a certain type of thing.
Example: Barking is typical behavior for dogs.
19. utterly adv.
If something is utterly a way, it is completely that way.
Example: When the sun was blocked by the moon, it was utterly dark outside.
20. weep v.
To weep means to cry.
Example: My sister told me the dramatic movie would make me weep.