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naughty [no ti] adj.
When children are naughty, they behave badly or do not do what they are told.
-* The boy had to go to his room because he was being naughty.

norm [norm] n.
A norm is a way of behaving that is considered normal in a particular society.
—► Wearing a heavy coat all summer is not considered a norm in the desert.

orangutan [oireenutasn] n.
An orangutan is a large ape with red and brown hair and long arms.
—* Orangutans use their long arms to swing from trees.

overload [ouvarloud] v.
To overload something means to put more things into it than it is meant to hold.
—► If you overload the truck, it might crash.

philanthropy [filaenerapi] n.
Philanthropy is the act of helping others, without wanting anything in return.
—* The wealthy business owner is well known for his acts of philanthropy.

probe [proub] v.
To probe into something means to ask questions to discover facts about it.
-» The bank probed into his financial history to see if he qualified for a loan.

recipient [risipiant] n.
A recipient of something is the person who receives it.
—* I was the recipient of four phone calls today.

reptile [reptail] n.
A reptile is a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has skin covered with scales.
-» Lizards are my favorite type of reptile.

thrive [eraiv] v.
To thrive means to do well and be successful, healthy, or strong.
—* He may be an old man, but he continues to thrive.

ultimate [Altamit] adj.
When something is ultimate, it is the final result or aim of a long series of events.
—> By trying hard in school, I will reach my ultimate goal of becoming a doctor.



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