Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street

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Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street

• By Roni Schotter

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extravagant

• Something much more costly or elaborate than what
  is really needed.
• Abigail thought the extravagant ring was
  beautiful.

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unimaginable

• Impossible to think that something will happen or
  exist
• A summer without sunshine is unimaginable.

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gourmet

• Food that is expensive, rare, or carefully
  prepared
• On Ms. Frans birthday she always orders
  escargot as a gourmet treat.

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throng

• A crowd of people
• The shouts became louder as the throng waited
  for the doors to open.

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embarked

• To have begun a new adventure or journey
• After Sam packed his gear, he embarked on his
  trip to the mountain.

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precarious

• A situation where things are uncertain and can
  suddenly become dangerous
• Caden didnt hear the lifeguard's warning and
  found himself in the precarious state of swimming
  in rough waters.

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hiatus

• A break for a period of time between events
• Kayla had an unexpected hiatus from the
  basketball team when she sprained her ankle.