The girl jumped over the puddle, avoiding getting wet.

Meaning: A young female leaped above a collection of water on the ground to prevent her clothes from becoming damp.

Choice of Words: The word girl refers to a young female child. Jumped means to propel oneself into the air by pushing off the ground. Over means to a position higher than or beyond something. Puddle means a small pool of liquid, usually water, on the ground. Avoiding means to keep away from something undesirable.

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