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climate The average, or normal weather conditions of a place I wish I lived in Hawaii because it has such a pleasant climate.
starved Suffered from lack of food The squirrels starved because they could not find any food during the cold winter months.
protection The keeping of someone or something from harm I wore a thick, warm winter coat as protection from the snow.
moisture Water or other liquid in the air or on a surface It was so cold outside that moisture formed on the inside of the windows.
erupt To break out suddenly and with force I was afraid that my mom would erupt in anger when I showed her my test papers.
discovery Something that is seen or found for the first time The discovery of the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean floor was simply amazing!