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VOCABULARY WORDS

message A usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other means from one person, station, or group to another
patiently Capable of calmly awaiting an outcome or result; not hasty or impulsive
litter A disorderly accumulation of objects; a pile. Carelessly discarded refuse, such as wastepaper
eager Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy.
tank A large, often metallic container for holding or storing liquids or gases
waves A ridge or swell moving through or along the surface of a large body of water
beach The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly.
pond A still body of water smaller than a lake.
soil The top layer of the earth's surface, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter
sand Fine particles of stone; Small loose grains of worn or disintegrated rock.
heat lamp a high-power lamp that is used for heating
water dish a dish to hold water for animals to drink
grass An expanse of ground, such as a lawn,
ocean The entire body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the earth's surface
box A container typically constructed with four sides perpendicular to the base and often having a lid or cover
snorkel A breathing apparatus used by swimmers and skin divers, consisting of a long tube held in the mouth
hatchling A newly hatched bird, amphibian, fish, or reptile.
shore land along the edge of an ocean, sea, lake, or river; a coast
instinct A powerful motivation or impulse.
inform to tell or present facts
persuade to make you believe in it
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