The Hot and Cold Summer

The Hot and Cold Summer

Lesson 1

pact

A pact is an agreement between people or countries where you promise to do certain things.

Rob and Leron made a pact to be partners on the science project.

queasy

If you feel queasy, you have a sick feeling in your stomach.

When the teacher announced a pop quiz, Earl felt queasy.

foisted

If something is foisted on you, it is given to you whether you want it or not.

It was not Dan’s turn to do the dishes, but the job was foisted on him when his brother became sick.

venture

A new venture is a project that is exciting and even risky.

The brothers were excited about their new business venture, selling frozen pizzas.

annoyed

To be annoyed means to be somewhat angry about something.

Rachel was annoyed when Mary spilled hot chocolate on her homework.

depriving

If someone is depriving you of something, they are keeping you from having it.

Mom was depriving Karl of the last piece of cake until he finished his homework.