prance v., walk or move in a spirited, springy manner. We could tell Giselle was a ballerina because she never walked anywhere—she pranced.

fru • gal adj., sparing in the use of money or resources. Ramon was saving his money for a new computer, so he was very frugal in his spending habits.

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ro • bust adj., strong and healthy. After a good night’s sleep, Erynn felt robust and energetic.

din • gy adj., dirty; discolored. A white coat looks dingy after you wear it only a few times.

be • quest n., something handed down; inheritance. My grandmother left me her ruby ring as a bequest after her death.

heft v., lift. The movers hefted the heavy boxes.