Notice these words in the story.

• “chuffed”, meaning delighted or very pleased


• “nosey”, meaning inquisitive


• “gawky”, meaning awkward, ungainly.


These are words that are used in an informal way in colloquial speech.


Make a list of ten other words of this kind.


1. Boutique


2. Bell


3. Bad Mouth


4. Scooping


5. Dim


6. Stooped


7. Plum


8. Chastened


9. Thick neck


10. Reverently.


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