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Vocabulary

2. consisted
Made up of
This lively day consisted of bike riding and fresh air.

3. comfort To make someone feel better
Friends often comfort each other through hard times.

4. mention To say in passing
We should not mention one friend’s faults to another, but should keep them to ourselves instead.

5. mood The way a person feels
Friends remain friends even when one is in a bad mood.

6. properly Correctly, in the right way
Please sit in your chair properly.

7. intends Plans to do something
He intends to keep in touch with his friend who moved.

8. positive
Sure, certain
These friends are positive that they are having a good time.

9. advanced More highly developed or skilled
With his advanced chess skills, this man can teach his daughter to play too.

10. peculiar
Strange, unusual
Friends sometimes act in peculiar ways.

11. talent An ability to do something well
These friends share a talent for music.