infections
diseases caused by germs
When you’re sick, washing your hands often can help prevent infections.
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inflates
becomes larger by being filled with air
If a balloon inflates too much, it could pop!
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vibrates
moves from side to side with very short, quick movements
My mom says the whole house vibrates when I play the drums.
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hesitate
stop briefly before doing something (often because you are nervous)
I knew my sister would hesitate before jumping into the lake because I told her how cold it was!
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insensitive
not thinking about other people’s feelings
After my injury, some people made insensitive comments about me and my crutches.
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