1.
can—able
2.
capitol—building
3.
chews—grinding
teeth
4.
chilly—cold
5.
desert—barrier
reef—rock wall that separates the ocean and the beach
6.
may—permission
7.
cent—a
penny
8.
choose—to
select
9.
dear—loved one
10.
dessert—sweet treat
11. desert—hot
dry place
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erosion—loss of sand or dirt
12. capital—major city
13. scent—smell
14.
chili—Mexican stew
15. deer—wild
animal
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loggerhead turtle—endangered sea turtle
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parallel—going in the same direction
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lagoon—body of water separated from the sea
by sand dunes or barrier reefs
16. scent—smell
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Words
with a dot in front of them are bonus words for first and second graders.