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1. alien adj.foreign; different in nature or character.Example: Lamont the Lochness Monster wasalien to all of the other creatures.
2. placid adj.calm or smooth.Example: The lake where Lamont lived usually appeared placid to the tourists who came by hoping toget a glimpse of the Lochness Monster.
3. temperate adj.having a climate that is unusually mild.
Example: Lamont was thinking of leavingrainy Britain and moving to San Diego forits more temperate climate.
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4. amphitheater n. a theater with rows of seats surrounding anopen space or playing field.Example: Lamont had heard that San Diegohad a nice amphitheater where he could seehis favorite band Metallica.
5. lurid adj.shining with the red glow of fire seen through smoke.Example: Metallica is known for its lurid stage showswhich feature lots of explosions and pyrotechnics.
6. derision n.scornful ridicule; contempt.Example: Lamont endured lots of derision because he was such an odd creature, neither a mammal nor a fish.
7. permeate v.to spread throughout.Example: Pollution was beginning to permeate the lakein Scotland where Lamont lived.
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8. somber adj.dark and gloomy; sadExample: The bad weather, the pollution and the ridiculesometimes made Lamont somber.
9. manifest adj.obvious; a natural consequence It was manifest to Lamont that he needed to find a newplace to live.
10. telepathy n.communication from one mind to another without speechor signs.Example: Lamont wished that he had telepathy so that hecould know what others were thinking.
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11. rococo adj.a decorative style with fancy curves and much ornamentation.Example: On his birthday Lamont walked out of the lake andwent to look for a rococo style house in San Diego.
12. census n.a counting of the population.Example: According to the latest census, there are millionsof people in San Diego but only one Lochness Monster.
13. loll v.to recline, lean, or move in a loose or lazy manner.Example: When Lamont arrived in his new home hedecided to loll around all afternoon.
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14. auxiliary adj.extra or additional.Example: Lamont bought an auxiliary stereo for his newhome so that he could listen to his Metallica CDs out byhis swimming pool.
15. metabolism n.the process that converts fuel to energy.Example: Because he has such a fast metabolism, Lamont has several pizzas delivered a day and never gains a pound.