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Mixed-Up Definitions

A. To find your way or guide a route from one place to another.
B. A gentle push, often with a hand, elbow, or foot.
C. To move your hand, head, or body to silently signal someone.
D. At the bottom of something.
E. To feel around for something because it is difficult to see or find.
F. Completely; wholly; in every way.
G. A quick, light movement, like a bird using its beak to tap or pick at something.
H. Maybe; possibly.
I. Moving lightly and quickly, like wings or leaves in the wind.
J. Amazing and unexpected, seeming almost impossible.

Sentences to Help Understand the Meaning

1. Groped
In the dark attic, Sam groped around for the light switch.

2. Foot
At the foot of the mountain, the hikers stopped for a rest.

3. Nudged
Ella nudged her friend to remind him it was his turn to speak.

4. Fluttered
The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower in the garden.

5. Navigate
The sailors used a map and compass to navigate across the sea.

6. Perhaps
Perhaps it will stop raining later so we can play outside.

7. Pecked
The robin pecked at the soil to find worms.

8. Miraculous
The kitten made a miraculous recovery after being very ill.

9. Entirely
I was entirely certain that I had completed my homework.

10. Motioned
The teacher motioned for the children to come closer.