
Yawn (v) to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired or bored. Ex: Alan stretched and yawned. Sneeze (v) air suddenly comes from your nose, making a noise. Ex: I’ve been sneezing all morning. Reflex (n) a movement of your body that happens naturally in response to something. Ex: The doctor tested her reflexes. Sharp (adj) a very thin edge or point that can cut things easily. Ex: Be careful with that sharp axe. Pull away (p.v) to move away from something. Ex: He tried to pull away before the car hit him. Coordination (n) the way in which your muscles move together. Ex: These dancers have poor coordination. Breathing (n) How the body takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide from our lungs. Ex: For most of us breathing is automatic. Movement (n) How we move from one place to another. Ex: She is alert to every movement. Digestion (n) How the body turns food into energy for us to use. Ex: His digestion is bad. Blood circulation (n) How blood carries materials such as oxygen and nutrients around our body. Ex: Exercise will improve blood circulation. Helmet (n) a strong hat that protects your head. Ex: Wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Attendant (n) Someone who looks after customers in public places. Ex: We met an attendant in the office. Evidence (n) facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true. Ex: The police found the evidence in the crime scene. Twirl (v) To turn around quickly. Ex: He made the ice twirl in his glass. Frilly (adj) Decorative material on a dress or skirt. Ex: She is wearing a frilly dress. Itch (v) Rub or scratch your skin with your nails. Ex: I itch all over my body. Tantrum (n) When a young child gets angry. Ex: He had a tantrum when his sister used his phone. Shriek (v) Short, loud cry or scream. Ex: She shrieked in fright. Balk (v) Protest (because you don’t want to do something.) Ex: Many people balk at this danger. Frustration (n) The feeling of being annoyed or upset because you can’t achieve something. Ex: Don't take your frustration out on me. Proclaim (v) To say something important. Ex: The president proclaimed a public holiday
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