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abandoned Meaning: left behind or unused, either unprotected, not needed, or unwanted Sentence: They had to abandon the dog because it was too aggressive.

cavity Meaning: a hollow place or hole Sentence: I have a cavity in my tooth because I ate too much candy.

clamor Meaning: loud noise, usually for a long time Sentence: The class was clamoring all day long.

originally Meaning: at first, in the beginning Sentence: I originally had my pants on, then I got hot and I went and put shorts on.

originally Meaning: at first, in the beginning Saint Meaning: at first, in the beginning Sentence: Originally my sister woke up at 6:00, then he went back to sleep and got up at 8:00.

species Meaning: kind or type of plant or animal that scientists group together because the plans or animals share many of the same characteristics Sentence: Lions and tigers are both species of cats.

abandoned Meaning: left behind or unused, either unprotected, unneeded, or unwanted Sentence: That old house is abandoned.

suburbs Meaning: area of homes, stores, and businesses that are near or right next to a city or urban area Sentence: My nanny lives in the suburbs right outside the big city of New Orleans.