Unfamiliar words
Compassionate – feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
“I’m glad you’re so compassionate.”
Tarantula – often hairy and very large spider.
“Tarantulas are quiet too, but I wouldn’t want one as a pet.”
Trial Basis – the act of trying or proving, a test or experiment.
“Let’s say I let you have the iguana on a trial basis.”
Allowance – a sum of money that is earned regularly.
“I’ll pay for the lettuce with my allowance.”
Financial – uses the theories of economics and money management.
“Love, Alex the financial wizard.”
Adorable – inspiring great affection; delightful, charming.
“I think they are much cuter than hamsters. Love, your adorable son, Alex.”
Trophies – a reward for a specific achievement.
“I’ll keep his cage in my room on the dresser next to my soccer trophies.”
Important words
Iguana – herbivorous lizard.
“Did you know that iguana’s are really quiet and they’re cute too.”
Reptile – any amniote that is neither a mammal nor a bird.
“How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a six-foot-long reptile?”
Responsible – having an obligation to do something, a job or role.
“And I would clean his cage when it got messy. Love, responsible Alex.”
Cage – an area where an animal is kept.
“I would clean his cage when it got messy.”
Dresser – a compartment where you can store clothing or objects.
“I’ll keep his cage in my room on the dresser.”
Mature – fully developed, full-grown.
“I am mature enough to take care of my own pet.”
Concerned – worried, troubled, or anxious.
“I am very concerned about you getting an iguana.”
Love – a feeling, attitude, or emotion towards something or someone you enjoy or care about.
“Remember, Stinky and Lurch are waiting! Love, Mom.”
Compassionate – feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
“I’m glad you’re so compassionate.”
Tarantula – often hairy and very large spider.
“Tarantulas are quiet too, but I wouldn’t want one as a pet.”
Trial Basis – the act of trying or proving, a test or experiment.
“Let’s say I let you have the iguana on a trial basis.”
Allowance – a sum of money that is earned regularly.
“I’ll pay for the lettuce with my allowance.”
Financial – uses the theories of economics and money management.
“Love, Alex the financial wizard.”
Adorable – inspiring great affection; delightful, charming.
“I think they are much cuter than hamsters. Love, your adorable son, Alex.”
Trophies – a reward for a specific achievement.
“I’ll keep his cage in my room on the dresser next to my soccer trophies.”
Important words
Iguana – herbivorous lizard.
“Did you know that iguana’s are really quiet and they’re cute too.”
Reptile – any amniote that is neither a mammal nor a bird.
“How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a six-foot-long reptile?”
Responsible – having an obligation to do something, a job or role.
“And I would clean his cage when it got messy. Love, responsible Alex.”
Cage – an area where an animal is kept.
“I would clean his cage when it got messy.”
Dresser – a compartment where you can store clothing or objects.
“I’ll keep his cage in my room on the dresser.”
Mature – fully developed, full-grown.
“I am mature enough to take care of my own pet.”
Concerned – worried, troubled, or anxious.
“I am very concerned about you getting an iguana.”
Love – a feeling, attitude, or emotion towards something or someone you enjoy or care about.
“Remember, Stinky and Lurch are waiting! Love, Mom.”