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ordinary
common everyday kind
magical
so beautiful or pleasing as to seem to be created by magic
homeland
the country where someone was born
weasel
someone thought of as sly or underhanded
challenged
dared somone to do something or to participate in a contest
sneered
to speak or say something with scorn or comtempt
inspired
aroused a particular feeling in someone
rhubarb
an edible plant with green or pink leaves that is found in the wild
consoled
provided a source of comfort to someone who is distressed or disappointed
carnival
a traveling outdoor amusement show with rides and sideshows
carousel
merry-go-round
custom
something that people always do or always do in a particular way by tradition