A Royal Mystery

A Royal MysteryBy Audrey Carangelodiscomfortnoun-distress or unease

Gavin felt a great deal of discomfort after he broke his arm in the football game.

primitiveadjective-simple, unsophisticated or crudeEarly telephones are considered primitive compared to todays standards.

honoredverb-accepting or enjoying respect or distinctionThe soldiers were honored with a special ceremony to thank them for their service to our country.

secretiveadjective-concealing; not open or frankAvas parents were very secretive about her surprise birthday party.

immersedadjective-fully absorbed or occupiedKellee was so immersed in her book that she didnt hear her mom call her for dinner.

bungledverb-botched; handled badlyI was so embarrassed after I bungled the presentation in front of my new boss.

contagiousadjective-spread by contact; communicableIf you are sick, it is important to stay home because you may be contagious.

brandishingverb-waving about in a bold or daring mannerThe knight was brandishing his sword, waving it about.

imprintednoun-marked on a surface by printing or pressureThe United States Mint imprinted the coins with a new design.

frequentlyadverb-happening often, repeatedlyMy friend frequently missed the bus because she forgot to set her alarm clock.

mimickingVerb-to imitate or copyMy little sister makes me so mad, mimicking everything I say.

gingerlyadverb-with great care or cautionI set the vase down gingerly, being extra careful not to drop it.

assumeverb-to take for granted or without proofNever assume that someone else will do your work for you.

sarcasticallyAdverb- using a sneering or cutting remark; irony

Sure Id love to do extra homework, I told my friend sarcastically.

filtersverb-partially obstructed or blockedWe use filters to make sure that the water is purified.

themeNoun-The moral or lesson to be learned from a story

The theme of the movie was to not judge someone by the way they look.