monotonous [muh- not -n-uhs] ( adj .)
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monotonous [muh-not-n-uhs] (adj.)
The teacher’s lecture seemed very monotonous today, and Beatrice fell asleep during class.
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monotonous [muh-not-n-uhs] (adj.)
boring, repetitious, lacking variety
The teacher’s lecture seemed very monotonous today, and Beatrice fell asleep during class.
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timid [tim-id] (adj.) The puppy was very timid around
the other dogs at the dog park.
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timid [tim-id] (adj.) scared, shy, fearful The puppy was very timid around
the other dogs at the dog park.
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vanquish [vang-kwish] (v.) The fierce gladiator vanquished
the weaker opponent.
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vanquish [vang-kwish] (v.) to defeat or conquer The fierce gladiator vanquished
the weaker opponent.
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hostile [hos-tahyl] (adj.) The soldiers were in a fierce
battle in a hostile region of Iraq.
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hostile [hos-tahyl] (adj.) warlike, aggressive, enemy-
like The soldiers were in a fierce
firefight in a hostile region of Iraq.
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vulnerable [vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] (adj.) The wounded zebra was
vulnerable to attack by the lion.
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vulnerable [vuhl-ner-uh-buhl] (adj.) easily hurt; weak and open
to attack The wounded zebra was
vulnerable to attack by the lion.
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wretched [rech-id] (adj.) The student got in trouble and
was given the wretched job of sweeping the dirty school hallways late on Friday afternoon.
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wretched [rech-id] (adj.) miserable, sorrowful, pitiful The student got in trouble and
was given the wretched job of sweeping the dirty school hallways late on Friday afternoon.
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sympathetic [sim-puh-thet-ik] (adj.) The businesswoman was
sympathetic to the homeless man and gave him a dollar.
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sympathetic [sim-puh-thet-ik] (adj.) sharing feelings, relating to
others through emotion The businesswoman was
sympathetic to the homeless man and gave him a dollar.
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quota [kwoh-tuh] (n.) The mean boss gave his
employee a quota requiring him to catch 2,000 pounds of fish a week.
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quota [kwoh-tuh] (n.) a number or percentage that
is required The mean boss gave his
employee a quota requiring him to catch 2,000 pounds of fish a week.
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vivid [viv-id] (adj.) The painter used such vivid
colors that the painting seemed to jump out at you.
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vivid [viv-id] (adj.) having brilliant color; lifelike
and descriptive The painter used such vivid
colors that the painting seemed to jump out at you.
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lackadaisical [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl] (adj.)
The lackadaisical bear just wanted to chill.
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lackadaisical [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl] (adj.)
lazy, without care or interest The lackadaisical bear just
wanted to chill.
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treacherous [trech-er-uhs] (adj.) Driving along the steep curvy
road was a real treacherous experience.
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treacherous [trech-er-uhs] (adj.) dangerous or hazardous
Driving along the steep curvy road was a real treacherous experience.
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divulge [dih-vuhlj] (v.) You should never divulge
important personal information to anyone you don’t know.
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divulge [dih-vuhlj] (v.) to make known, tell, reveal You should never divulge
important personal information to anyone you don’t know.
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belligerent [buh-lij-er-uhnt] (adj.)
The belligerent coach disagreed with the referee’s call and threw a chair.
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belligerent [buh-lij-er-uhnt] (adj.)
angry, aggressive, or combative
The belligerent coach disagreed with the referee’s call and threw a chair.
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gradually [graj-oo-uhlly] (adv.) The hills rose gradually in the
distance into larger mountains.
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gradually [graj-oo-uhlly] (adv.) little by little, by small
degrees The hills rose gradually in the
distance into larger mountains.
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fluctuate [fluhk-choo-eyt] (v.) The prices of many products
fluctuate based on supply and demand.
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fluctuate [fluhk-choo-eyt] (v.) to shift back and forth; to
change constantly The prices of many products
fluctuate based on supply and demand.
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eloquent [el-uh-kwuhnt] (adj.) Martin Luther King, Jr., gave
eloquent public speeches that captivated thousands.
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eloquent [el-uh-kwuhnt] (adj.) well spoken, using good
speech Martin Luther King, Jr., gave
eloquent public speeches that captivated thousands.
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melancholy [mel-uhn-kol-ee] (n.) The girl was melancholy after
breaking up with her boyfriend.
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melancholy [mel-uhn-kol-ee] (n.) feeling sad or depressed
The girl was melancholy after breaking up with her boyfriend.
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arrogant [ar-uh-guhnt] (adj.) The rich, arrogant guy always
seemed to be showing off all his expensive things.
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arrogant [ar-uh-guhnt] (adj.) feeling overly proud or
superior The rich, arrogant guy always
seemed to be showing off all his expensive things.
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vivacious [vi-vey-shuhs] (adj.) The vivacious cheerleaders
encouraged the fans to cheer on the team.
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vivacious [vi-vey-shuhs] (adj.) lively or spirited,
enthusiastic The vivacious cheerleaders
encouraged the fans to cheer on the team.
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cliché [klee-shay] (n.) Watch any sporting event and
you’re sure to hear some of these common clichés.
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cliché [klee-shay] (n.) an idea or phrase that has
become overused and stale Watch any sporting event and
you’re sure to hear some of these common clichés.
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murmur [mur-mer] (n., v.) The campers enjoyed falling
asleep to the murmur of the stream.
The student in the back row murmured something underneath her breath.
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murmur [mur-mer] (n., v.) a low, continuous sound; to
mumble The campers enjoyed falling
asleep to the murmur of the stream.
The student in the back row murmured something underneath her breath.
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alleviate [a-lee-vee-ayt] (v.) Amanda had a cold and really
wanted some aspirin to alleviate her headache.
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alleviate [a-lee-vee-ayt] (v.) to lessen pain or tension Amanda had a cold and really
wanted some aspirin to alleviate her headache.
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predicament [pri-dik-uh-muhnt ] (n.)
Paul was in a real predicament because he was late for curfew
and wrecked his dad’s car.
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predicament [pri-dik-uh-muhnt ] (n.)
a difficult and troublesome situation
Paul was in a real predicament because he was late for curfew
and wrecked his dad’s car.
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rant [rant ] (v.) Although grandpa was usually a
laid-back person, he could rant for hours if you got him going on politics.
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rant [rant ] (v.) to talk very loudly, wildly or
go on at length Although grandpa was usually a
laid-back person, he could rant for hours if you got him going on politics.
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idealistic [ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik] (adj.) The idealistic young man
wanted to end world poverty and environmental problems.
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idealistic [ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik] (adj.) believing in the power to
positively change the world The idealistic young man
wanted to end world poverty and environmental problems.
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amiable [ey-mee-uh-buhl] (adj.) Although some dogs are bred to
be watchdogs, most are quite amiable and welcoming to people.
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amiable [ey-mee-uh-buhl] (adj.) friendly or kind
Although some dogs are bred to be watchdogs, most are quite amiable and welcoming to people.
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frugal [froo-guhl] (adj.) The frugal young man stopped
buying his daily sodas and soon saved up for a car.
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frugal [froo-guhl] (adj.) saving, not wasteful, not
generous The frugal young man stopped
buying his daily sodas and soon saved up for a car.
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mundane [muhn-deyn] (adj.) Your morning routine can
become quite mundane; that’s when you wish for a vacation to change things up.
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mundane [muhn-deyn] (adj.) commonplace or ordinary Your morning routine can
become quite mundane; that’s when you wish for a vacation to change things up.
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concise [kuhn-sahys] (adj.) The speaker was very concise
and got his point across in just a few moments.
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concise [kuhn-sahys] (adj.) getting straight to the point The speaker was very concise
and got his point across in just a few moments.
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egotistical [ee-guh-tis-ti-kal] (adj.)
Pretty soon Pam’s friends caught on that she was just egotistical and only concerned with moving herself up on the social ladder.
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egotistical [ee-guh-tis-ti-kal] (adj.)
self-absorbed , self-centered, conceited
Pretty soon Pam’s friends caught on that she was just egotistical and only concerned with moving herself up on the social ladder.
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plethora [pleth-er-uh] (n.) There was a plethora of choices
at lunch, and I just couldn’t decide what to have.
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plethora [pleth-er-uh] (n.) having a great variety or
amount There was a plethora of choices
at lunch, and I just couldn’t decide what to have.
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devious [dee-vee-uhs] (adj.) In one episode of The Simpsons,
Mr. Burns has a devious plan to block out the sun so his nuclear power plant would get all the customers.
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devious [dee-vee-uhs] (adj.) deceptive, shifty, shady In one episode of The Simpsons,
Mr. Burns has a devious plan to block out the sun so his nuclear power plant would get all the customers.
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inquisitive [in-kwiz-i-tiv] (adj.) The inquisitive cats just had to
see what was going on outside.
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inquisitive [in-kwiz-i-tiv] (adj.) eager for knowledge, curious The inquisitive cats just had to
see what was going on outside.
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berate [bih-reyt] (v.) The teacher berated the class
for misbehaving for the substitute teacher yesterday.
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berate [bih-reyt] (v.) to scold in a harsh tone The teacher berated the class
for misbehaving for the substitute teacher yesterday.
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scheme [skeem] (n.) The robbers’ scheme was to
steal cars and then sell them to the mob.
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scheme [skeem] (n.) a plan of action; or, a shady
plan The robbers’ scheme was to
steal cars and then sell them to the mob.
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ostentatious [os-ten-tey-shuhs] (adj.) Wearing too much “bling” and
driving the expensive sports car, the pro athlete was just being ostentatious.
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ostentatious [os-ten-tey-shuhs] (adj.) showing off, especially
wealth Wearing too much “bling” and
driving the expensive sports car, the pro athlete was just being ostentatious.
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lament [luh-ment] (v., n.) The boy lamented not asking
the girl out sooner before the rival asked her out.
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lament [luh-ment] (v., n.) to feel regret for something
lost The boy lamented not asking
the girl out sooner before the rival asked her out.
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aloof [uh-loof] (adj.) While dogs usually crave human
interaction, cats tend to be aloof and prefer keeping to themselves.
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aloof [uh-loof] (adj.) uninterested, emotionally
distant, “out in left field” While dogs usually crave human
interaction, cats tend to be aloof and prefer keeping to themselves.
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meticulous [muh-tik-yuh-luhs] (adj.)
The meticulous watchmaker used very small tools to assemble the watch.
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meticulous [muh-tik-yuh-luhs] (adj.)
extremely careful about precise details
The meticulous watchmaker used very small tools to assemble the watch.
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subordinate [suh-bawr-dn-eyt] (adj.)
In the army, the subordinate soldier must always solute the higher-ranked officer.
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subordinate [suh-bawr-dn-eyt] (adj.)
inferior, lower in rank or status
In the army, the subordinate soldier must always solute the higher-ranked officer.
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premonition [preem-uh-nish-uhn] (n.)
Superstitious people believe if a black cat crosses your path it’s a premonition of bad things to come.
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premonition [preem-uh-nish-uhn] (n.)
a warning about the future Superstitious people believe if a
black cat crosses your path it’s a premonition of bad things to come.
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lethargic [luh-thahr-jik] (adj.) After working a 12-hour shift at
the factory, Julius was feeling quite lethargic.
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lethargic [luh-thahr-jik] (adj.) having little or no energy After working a 12-hour shift at
the factory, Julius was feeling quite lethargic.
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admonish [ad-mon-ish] (v.) Cassandra’s parents
admonished her to improve her grades or they will take away her cell phone.
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admonish [ad-mon-ish] (v.) to warn or advise Cassandra’s parents
admonished her to improve her grades or they will take away her cell phone.
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nonchalant [non-shuh-lahnt] (adj.)
The businessman walked out of work nonchalantly, whistling and crossing the busy street.
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nonchalant [non-shuh-lahnt] (adj.)
casual, doing something without stress or care
The businessman walked out of work nonchalantly, whistling and crossing the busy street.
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identity [ahy-den-ti-tee] (n.) Even with the move to a new
school, she kept true to her identity and believed in herself.
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identity [ahy-den-ti-tee] (n.) one’s distinct personality or
sense of self Even with the move to a new
school, she kept true to her identity and believed in herself.
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raucous [raw-kuhs] (adj.) The neighbors just couldn’t
stand the raucous party next door anymore and called the cops.
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raucous [raw-kuhs] (adj.) loud or unruly, disorderly The neighbors just couldn’t
stand the raucous party next door anymore and called the cops.
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valid [val-id] (adj.) The student made a valid
argument by supporting it with facts and good reasons.
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valid [val-id] (adj.) supported by facts; true The student made a valid
argument by supporting it with facts and good reasons.
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exalt [ig-zawlt] (v.) The crowd exalted the point
guard after he sunk the winning shot.
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exalt [ig-zawlt] (v.) to praise or glorify The crowd exalted the point
guard after he sunk the winning shot.
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hinder [hin-der] (v.) His sprained ankle hindered
him from practicing with the team this spring.
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hinder [hin-der] (v.) to prevent, obstruct, hold
someone back His sprained ankle hindered
him from practicing with the team this spring.
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glutton [gluht-n] (n.) You’re officially a glutton if
you’ve ever participated in a hot dog eating contest.
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glutton [gluht-n] (n.) one who overindulges in
food and drink You’re officially a glutton if
you’ve ever participated in a hot dog eating contest.
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neutral [noo-truhl] (adj.) He was neutral on the issue of
gun control; he really didn’t care one way or the other.
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neutral [noo-truhl] (adj.) on neither side; not picking a
side He was neutral on the issue of
gun control; he really didn’t care one way or the other.
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gingerly [jin-jer-lee] (adj.) The tightrope walker walked
very gingerly on the wire many stories above the bustling city.
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gingerly [jin-jer-lee] (adj.) very carefully or cautiously The tightrope walker walked
very gingerly on the wire many stories above the bustling city.
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deliberate [dih-lib-er-it] (adj., v.) The student made a deliberate
effort to improve his grades by studying more and completing all his assignments.
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deliberate [dih-lib-er-it] (adj., v.) intentional, done with
purpose, not chance; thinking things over
The student made a deliberate effort to improve his grades by studying more and completing all his assignments.
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adversary [ad-ver-ser-ee] (n.) The kung fu student was
shocked when his adversary turned out to be a devious monster.
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adversary [ad-ver-ser-ee] (n.) an opponent or enemy The kung fu student was
shocked when his adversary turned out to be a devious monster.
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obscure [uhb-skyoor] (adj., v.) The blizzard obscured his view
of the beautiful mountains surrounding him.
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obscure [uhb-skyoor] (adj., v.) dark, murky, or unclear; to
hide The blizzard obscured his view
of the beautiful mountains surrounding him.
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superficial [soo-per-fish-uhl] (adj.) The painters applied only a
superficial coat, and it pealed quickly.
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superficial [soo-per-fish-uhl] (adj.) on the surface only; lacking
depth or importance The painters applied only a
superficial coat, and it pealed quickly.
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resilient [ri-zil-yuhnt] (adj.) After the devastating hurricane,
the town was resilient and started building anew.
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resilient [ri-zil-yuhnt] (adj.) to spring back, recover
quickly from adversity After the devastating hurricane,
the town was resilient and started building anew.
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voracious [vaw-rey-shuhs] (adj.) My friend has a voracious
appetite for cookies.
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voracious [vaw-rey-shuhs] (adj.) having a huge appetite for
something, gluttonous My friend has a voracious
appetite for cookies.
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pervade [per-veyd] (v.) The false rumor pervaded
through the school like wildfire.
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pervade [per-veyd] (v.) to spread throughout The false rumor pervaded
through the school like wildfire.
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vigilant [vij-uh-luhnt] (adj.) The secret service must be
constantly vigilant in protecting the President.
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vigilant [vij-uh-luhnt] (adj.) carefully alert and watchful The secret service must be
constantly vigilant in protecting the President.
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somber [som-ber] (adj.) Funerals are usually somber
occasions where people grieve for loved ones lost.
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somber [som-ber] (adj.) gloomy, melancholy,
depressing Funerals are usually somber
occasions where people grieve for loved ones lost.
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volatile [vol-uh-tl] (adj.) In the chemistry lab, you deal
with some volatile compounds.
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volatile [vol-uh-tl] (adj.) explosive or changing very
quickly In the chemistry lab, you deal
with some volatile compounds.
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wrath [rath] (n.) “You will feel my wrath,” yelled
the monster to the defenseless little humans.
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wrath [rath] (n.) intense anger, wanting
vengeance “You will feel my wrath,” yelled
the monster to the defenseless little humans.
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obsolete [rath] (n.) old, outdated, no longer in
use “You will feel my wrath,” yelled
the monster to the defenseless little humans.
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placate [pley-keyt] (v.) The mother placated the crying
baby by giving him a pacifier.
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placate [pley-keyt] (v.) to calm one’s anger, pacify The mother placated the crying
baby by giving him a pacifier.
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sly [pley-keyt] (v.) sneaky, shifty, or
underhanded The mother placated the crying
baby by giving him a pacifier.
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persist [per-sist] (v.) Even though it looked like it was
going to stop, the rain persisted into the evening.
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persist [per-sist] (v.) to continue; refuse to stop Even though it looked like it was
going to stop, the rain persisted into the evening.
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prudent [per-sist] (v.) careful, cautious, wise Even though it looked like it was
going to stop, the rain persisted into the evening.
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spontaneous [spon-tey-nee-uhs] (adj.)
Jazz musicians often play spontaneous musical solos, making it up as the song plays.
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spontaneous [spon-tey-nee-uhs] (adj.)
on the spur of the moment Jazz musicians often play
spontaneous musical solos, making it up as the song plays.
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ambivalent [spon-tey-nee-uhs] (adj.)
unsure, having conflicting feelings about something, indifferent
Jazz musicians often play spontaneous musical solos, making it up as the song plays.
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consent [kuhn-sent] (v., n.) The teacher gave his consent
for the student to go on the field trip.
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consent [kuhn-sent] (v., n.) to give permission; agree The teacher gave his consent
for the student to go on the field trip.
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autonomous [kuhn-sent] (v., n.) independent The teacher gave his consent
for the student to go on the field trip.
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rural [roor-uhl] (adj.) Ferdinand got tired of the fast-
paced city and moved out to a more rural setting.
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rural [roor-uhl] (adj.) in the country Ferdinand got tired of the fast-
paced city and moved out to a more rural setting.
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cynical [roor-uhl] (adj.) believing that all others are
motivated by self-interest Ferdinand got tired of the fast-
paced city and moved out to a more rural setting.
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aspiration [as-puh-rey-shuhn] (n.) Her aspiration was to make the
varsity tennis team next year.
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aspiration [as-puh-rey-shuhn] (n.) a strong desire or goal
Her aspiration was to make the varsity tennis team next year.
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tentative [as-puh-rey-shuhn] (n.) hesitant, not sure
Her aspiration was to make the varsity tennis team next year.