War of the Worlds

envy

the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has

I could see my sister’s envy when our brother got extra dessert.

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meteor

a piece of rock or metal that burns brightly in the sky as it falls from outer space

If you see several meteors at once, you’re watching a meteor shower!

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cylinder

a shape that has straight sides and two circular ends (like a tube or pipe)

My cats love to run and hide in their cylinder-shaped play tunnel.

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tripod

anything with three legs

I use a tripod to keep the camera steady while filming my TikToks.

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casually

in a way that shows no concern or worry

I tried to talk and smile casually, even though I was super-nervous!

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