migratory – roving or wandering. Fruit pickers are migratory workers who move from place to place at harvesting time.
reminisce – the act or practice of recalling the past; Sometime I lie back and listen to the music of the 1960s and reminisce about when I was a child.
opportune - Occurring or coming at a good time; Mrs. Childs, our teacher, said the weekend before our final exam was an opportune time for last minute studying.
girth – the distance around something; to encircle; the girth of the planet Earth is about twenty-five thousand miles..
harrowing – extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening; After the harrowing experience when Eddie’s main parachute didn’t open, and his emergency chute saved his life only at the last minute, he vowed never to jump again.
endure – to carry on through despite hardships or to put up with; Settlers in the 1800s endured many hardships such as harsh winters, diseases, and animal attacks on their way to California.
chronic – continuing for a long time – continuous; George was a chronic complainer, he never saw the positive side of anything. When lower back pain becomes chronic, it’s time to see a doctor.
accolade – an award, an honor; approval, praise; The accolades she received for making the Olympic Swim Team quickly went to her head and she began boasting about her accomplishment all around town.
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