1 | Approach | - The lawyers in the Simpson trial were often asked to approach the bench.
- Her beau kissed Sylvia when he approached her.
- Ben approached the burden of getting a job with a new spirit.
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2 | Numb | - My fingers quickly became numb in the frigid room.
- A numb feeling came over Mr. Massey as he read the telegram.
- When the nurse stuck a pin in my numb leg, I felt nothing.
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3 | Conceal | - Tris could not conceal his love for Glori
- Count Dracula concealed the corpse in his castle.
- The money was so cleverly concealed that we were forced to abandon our search for it.
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4 | Descend | - If we let the air out of a balloon, it will have to descend.
- The pilot, thinking his plane was in peril, descended quickly.
- Knowing her beau was waiting at the bottom of the staircase, Eleanor descended at once.
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5 | Vanish | - Even in California the sun will sometimes vanish behind a cloud.
- Not even a powerful witch can make a jealous lover vanish.
- Give him a week without a job and all his money will vanish.
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6 | Persuade | - Can you persuade him to give up his bachelor days and get married?
- No one could persuade the captain to leave the sinking ship.
- Beth’s shriek persuaded Jesse that she was in real danger.
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7 | Abandon | - When Roy abandoned his family, the police went looking for him.
- The soldier could not abandon his friends who were hurt in battle.
- Because Rose was poor, she had to abandon her idea of going to college.
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8 | Visible | - The ship was barely visible through the dense fog.
- Before the stars are visible, the sky has to become quite dark.
- You need a powerful lens to make some germs visible.
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9 | Theory | - Einstein’s theory is really too difficult for the average person to understand.
- My uncle has a theory about the effect of weather on baseball batters.
- No one has advanced a theory explaining the beginnings of writing.
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10 | Enormous | - The enormous crab moved across the ocean floor in search of food.
- Public hangings once drew enormous crowds.
- The gallant knight drew his sword and killed the enormous dragon.
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11 | Keen | - The butcher’s keen knife cut through the meat.
- My dog has a keen sense of smell.
- Bill’s keen mind pleased all his teachers.
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12 | Burden | - The burden of the country’s safety is in the hands of the President.
- Irma found the enormous box too much of a burden.
- Ricky carried the burden throughout his college career.
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13 | Oath | - The President will take the oath of office tomorrow.
- In court, the witness took an oath that he would tell the whole truth.
- When Terry discovered that he had been abandoned, he let out an angry oath.
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14 | Scarce | - Chairs which are older than one hundred years are scarce.
- Because there is little moisture in the desert, trees are scarce.
- How scarce are good cooks?
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15 | Shriek | - The maid shrieked when she discovered the corpse.
- With a loud shriek, Ronald fled from the room.
- Facing the peril of the waterfall, the boatman let out a terrible shriek.
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16 | Corpse | - When given all the data on the corpse, Columbo was able to solve the murder.
- The corpse was laid to rest in the vacant coffin.
- An oath of revenge was sworn over the corpse by his relatives.
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17 | Talent | - Medori’s talent was noted when she was in first grade.
- Feeling that he had the essential talent, Carlos tried out for the school play.
- Hard work can often make up for a lack of talent.
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18 | Tempt | - A banana split can tempt me to break my diet.
- The sight of beautiful Louise tempted the bachelor to change his mind about marriage.
- Your offer of a job tempts me greatly.
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19 | Assemble | - The rioters assembled outside the White House.
- I am going to assemble a model of a spacecraft.
- All the people who had assembled for the picnic vanished when the rain began to fall.
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20 | Jealous | - A detective was hired by the jealous widow to find the boyfriend who had abandoned her.
- Although my neighbor just bought a new car, I am not jealous of him.
- Being jealous, Mona would not let her boyfriend dance with any of the cheerleaders.
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21 | Essential | - The essential items in the cake are flour, sugar, and shortening.
- It is essential that we follow the road map.
- Several layers of thin clothing are essential to keeping warm in frigid climates.
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22 | Detect | - Sam Spade detected that the important papers had vanished.
- From her voice it was easy to detect that Ellen was frightened.
- We detected from the messy room that a large group of people had assembled there.
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23 | Peril | - The hunter was abandoned by the natives when he described the peril which lay ahead of them.
- There is great peril in trying to climb the mountain.
- Our library is filled with stories of perilous adventures.
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24 | Villain | - A typical moving picture villain gets killed at the end.
- The villain concealed the corpse in the cellar.
- When the villain fell down the well, everyone lived happily ever after.
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25 | Tradition | - The father tried to persuade his son that the tradition of marriage was important.
- All religions have different beliefs and traditions.
- As time goes on, we will eliminate traditions which are meaningless.
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26 | Dense | - The dense leaves on the trees let in a minimum of sunlight.
- We couldn’t row because of the dense weeds in the lake.
- His keen knife cut through the dense jungle.
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27 | Gallant | - The pilot swore a gallant oath to save his buddy.
- Many gallant knights entered the contest to win the princess.
- Ed is so gallant that he always gives up his subway seat to a woman.
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28 | Majority | - A majority of votes was needed for the bill to pass.
- The majority of people prefer to pay wholesale prices for meat.
- In some countries, the government does not speak for the majority of the people.
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29 | Reform | - After the prison riot, the council decided to reform the correctional system.
- Brad reformed when he saw that breaking the law was hurting people other than himself.
- Only laws that force companies to reform will clear the dangerous vapors from our air.
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30 | Inhabit | - Eskimos inhabit the frigid part of Alask
- Because Sidney qualified, he was allowed to inhabit the vacant apartment.
- Many crimes are committed each year against those who inhabit the slum area of our city.
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31 | Dismal | - When the weather is so dismal, I sometimes stay in bed all day.
- I am unaccustomed to this dismal climate.
- As the dismal reports of the election came in, the senator’s friends tactfully made no mention of them.
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32 | Devise | - The burglars devised a scheme for entering the bank at night.
- I would like to devise a method for keeping my toes from becoming numb while I am ice skating.
- If we could devise a plan for using the abandoned building, we could save thousands of dollars.
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33 | Explore | - Lawyer Spence explored the essential reasons for the crime.
- The Weather Bureau explored the effects of the rainy weather.
- Sara wanted to know if all of the methods for solving the problem had been explored.
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34 | Topic | - Predicting the weather is our favorite topic of conversation.
- Valerie only discussed topics that she knew well.
- The speaker’s main topic was how to eliminate hunger in this world.
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35 | Debate | - The debate between the two candidates was heated.
- Debate in the U.S. Senate lasted for five days.
- Instead of shrieking at each other, the students decided to have a debate on the topi
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36 | Sinister | - The sinister plot to cheat the widow was uncovered by the police.
- When the bank guard spied the sinister-looking customer, he drew his gun.
- I was frightened by the sinister shadow at the bottom of the stairs.
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37 | Expensive | - Because diamonds are scarce they are expensive.
- Margarine is much less expensive than butter.
- Shirley’s expensive dress created a great deal of excitement at the party.
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38 | Vacant | - Someone is planning to build a house on that vacant lot.
- I put my coat on that vacant seat.
- When the landlord broke in, he found that apartment vacant.
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39 | Defect | - My Chevrolet was sent back to the factory because of a steering defect.
- His theory of the formation of our world was filled with defects.
- The villain was caught because his plan had many defects.
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40 | Blend | - The colors of the rainbow blend into one another.
- A careful blend of fine products will result in delicious food.
- When Jose blends the potatoes together, they come out very smooth.
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41 | Annual | - The annual convention of musicians takes place in Hollywood.
- The publishers of the encyclopedia put out a book each year called an annual.
- Plants that live only one year are called annuals.
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42 | Hardship | - The fighter had to face many hardships before he became champion.
- Abe Lincoln was able to overcome one hardship after another.
- On account of hardship, Bert was let out of the army to take care of his sick mother.
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43 | Tact | - My aunt never hurts anyone’s feelings because she always uses tact.
- By the use of tact, Janet was able to calm her jealous husband.
- Your friends will admire you if you use tact and thoughtfulness.
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44 | Data | - The data about the bank robbery were given to the F.I.
- After studying the data, we were able to finish our report.
- Unless you are given all the data, you cannot do the math problem.
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45 | Doubt | - Scientists doubt that a total cure for cancer will be found soon.
- The question of whether he could survive the winter was left in doubt.
- We don’t doubt that the tradition of marriage will continue.
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46 | Pursue | - We pursued the bicycle thief until he vanished from our vision.
- Ernie rowed up the river, pursuing it to its source.
- The senior wanted to pursue urban affairs as his life’s work.
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47 | Hesitate | - Nora hesitated to accept the challenge.
- When he got to the robbers’ vicinity, he hesitated before going on.
- The proverb tells us that he who hesitates is lost.
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48 | Vast | - Daniel Boone explored vast areas that had never been settled.
- Our campus always seems vast to new students.
- Vast differences between the two sides were made clear in the debate.
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49 | Thrust | - Once the jet engine was ignited, it thrust the rocket from the ground.
- He had adequate strength to thrust himself through the locked door.
- Eva was in a terrible rage when she thrust herself into the room.
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50 | Vessel | - The Girl Scouts were permitted a glimpse of the vessel being built when they toured the Navy Yard.
- My father burst a blood vessel when he got the bill from the garage.
- Congress voted to decrease the amount of money being spent on space vessels.
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51 | Gleam | - A gleam of light shone through the prison window.
- The only source of light in the cellar came in the form of a gleam through a hole in the wall.
- My grandmother gets a gleam in her eyes when she sees the twins.
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52 | Reveal | - Napoleon agreed to reveal the information to the French population
- The evidence was revealed only after hours of questioning.
- General Motors revealed reluctantly that there were defects in their new Buicks.
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53 | Violent | - Carefully, very carefully, we approached the violent man.
- Violent behavior is prohibited on school grounds.
- Vernon had a tendency to be violent when someone angered him.
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54 | Frank | - Never underestimate the value of being frank with one another.
- Eretha was completely frank when she told her friend about the sale.
- People liked Duffy because they knew he would be frank with them.
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55 | Sacred | - Her sacred medal had to be sold because the family was in urgent need of money.
- It was revealed by the journalist that the sacred temple had been torn down.
- Kate made a sacred promise to her parents never to miss a Sunday church service.
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56 | Alter | - I altered my typical lunch and had a steak instead.
- Dorothy agreed to alter my dress if I would reveal its cost to her.
- It’s absurd to spend money to alter that old candy store.
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57 | Pierce | - My sister is debating whether or not to get her ears pierced.
- I tried to ignore his bad violin playing, but the sound was piercing.
- Halloran violently pierced the skin of his rival, causing massive bleeding.
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58 | Absurd | - It was absurd to believe the fisherman’s tall tale.
- The flabby boy realized that the suggestion to diet was not absurd.
- Underestimating the importance of reading is absurd.
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59 | Commence | - Graduation will commence at ten o’clock.
- Bella hesitated before commencing her speech.
- The discussion commenced with a report on urban affairs.
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60 | Penetrate | - We had to penetrate the massive wall in order to hang the mirror.
- Although Kenny tried to pound the nail into the rock with a hammer, he couldn’t penetrate the hard surface.
- The thieves penetrated the banks security and stole the money.
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61 | Slender | - Carlotta’s slender figure made her look somewhat taller than she was.
- There was only a slender chance that you could conceal the truth.
- The slender thief was able to enter the apartment through the narrow window.
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62 | Persist | - The humid weather persisted all summer.
- Would Lorraine’s weird behavior persist, we all wondered?
- Lloyd persisted in exaggerating everything he said.
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63 | Capacity | - A sign in the elevator stated that its capacity was 1100 pounds.
- The gasoline capsule had a capacity of 500 gallons.
- So well-liked was the prominent speaker that the auditorium was filled to capacity when he began his lecture.
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64 | Rival | - The boxer devised an attack which would help him to be victorious over his young rival.
- Sherry didn’t like to compete because she always thought her rival would win.
- Seidman and Son decided to migrate to an area where they would have fewer rivals.
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65 | Fortunate | - Wesley was fortunate to have an adequate sum of money in the bank.
- It is fortunate that the famine did not affect our village.
- The underdog was fortunate enough to come out a winner.
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66 | Editor | - The student was proud to be the editor of the school newspaper.
- Meredith’s journalistic knowledge came in handy when he was unexpectedly given the job of editor of The Bulletin.
- It is undeniable that the magazine has gotten better since Ellis became editor.
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67 | Population | - China has the largest population of any country.
- The population of the world has increased in every decade.
- After the recent floods, the population of Honduras was reduced by 10,000.
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68 | Conflict | - Our opinions about the company’s success in the last decade are in conflict with what the records show.
- There was a noisy conflict over who was the better tennis player.
- The class mediation team was invited to settle the conflict.
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69 | Revive | - There is a movement to revive old plays for modern audiences.
- The nurses tried to revive the heart attack victim.
- Committees are trying to revive interest in population control.
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70 | Pledge | - Before the grand jury, the sinister gangster pledged to tell the whole truth.
- Monte was reluctant to pledge his loyalty to his new girlfriend.
- Pledged to discovering the facts, the journalist began to dig up new evidence for his readers.
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71 | Opponent | - The Russian chess player underestimated his opponent and lost.
- He was a bitter opponent of costly urban reform.
- Seeing his flabby opponent, Slugger was sure he would be victorious.
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72 | Audible | - From across the room, the teacher’s voice was barely audible.
- After Len got his new hearing aid, my telephone calls became audible.
- Commands from Ann’s drill sergeant were always easily audible.
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73 | Brutal | - Dozens of employees quit the job because the boss was brutal to them.
- The brutal track coach persisted in making the team work out all morning under the hot sun.
- Swearing to catch the murderer, the detectives revealed that it had been an unusually brutal, violent crime.
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74 | Identify | - Numerous witnesses identified the butcher as the thief.
- Mrs. Shaw was able to identify the painting as being hers.
- With only a quick glimpse, Reggie was able to identify his girlfriend in the crowd.
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75 | Urgent | - An urgent telephone call was made to the company’s treasurer.
- The principal called an urgent meeting to solve the school’s numerous problems.
- When he heard the urgent cry for help, the lifeguard did not hesitate.
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76 | Expand | - We will expand our business as soon as we locate a new building.
- Present laws against people who pollute the air must be expanded.
- Expanding the comic strips, the editor hoped that more people would buy his paper.
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77 | Fiction | - The story that the President had died was fiction.
- We hardly ever believed Vinny because what he said was usually fiction.
- Marge enjoys reading works of fiction rather than true stories.
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78 | Surpass | - The machines of the twentieth century surely surpass those of earlier times.
- Most farmers believe that rural life far surpasses urban living.
- It is undeniable that a cold lemonade in July cannot be surpassed.
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79 | Vicious | - Liza was unpopular because she was vicious to people she had just met.
- The vicious editor published false stories about people he disliked.
- Mr. Voss was reluctant to talk about his vicious pit bull.
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80 | Casual | - As the villain stole the money from the blind man, he walked away in a casual manner.
- The bartender made a casual remark about the brawl in the backroom.
- Following a casual meeting on the street, the bachelor renewed his friendship with the widow.
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81 | Mature | - I could tell that Mitch was mature from the way he persisted in his work.
- Only through mature study habits can a person hope to gain knowledge.
- It is essential that you behave in a mature way in the business world.
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82 | Accurate | - Ushers took an accurate count of the people assembled in the theatre.
- Emma’s vision was so accurate that she didn’t need glasses.
- In writing on the topic, Vergil used accurate information.
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83 | Abolish | - The death penalty has recently been abolished in our state.
- We abolished numerous laws which didn’t serve any purpose in this decade.
- My school has abolished final exams altogether.
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84 | Famine | - Famine in India caused the death of one-tenth of the population.
- There has been a famine of good writing in the last decade.
- The rumor of a famine in Europe was purely fiction.
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85 | Decrease | - As he kept spending money, the amount he had saved decreased.
- In order to improve business, the store owner decreased his prices.
- The landlord promised to decrease our rent.
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86 | Adequate | - Rover was given an adequate amount of food to last him the whole day.
- A bedroom, kitchen, and bath were adequate shelter for his living needs.
- Carlos was adequate at his job but he wasn’t great.
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87 | Prohibit | - Elvin’s manager prohibited him from appearing on television.
- Many homeowners prohibit others from walking on their property.
- The law prohibits the use of guns to settle a conflict.
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88 | Journalist | - There were four journalists covering the murder story.
- Barbara’s experience working at a book store wasn’t adequate preparation for becoming a journalist.
- A journalist must have a comprehensive knowledge of the city where he or she works.
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89 | Pioneer | - My grandfather was a pioneer in selling wholesale products.
- England was a pioneer in building large vessels for tourists.
- In the fourth grade I assembled a picture collection of great American pioneers.
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90 | Duplicate | - Elliott tried to deceive Mrs. Held by making a duplicate of my paper.
- We duplicated the document so that everyone had a copy to study.
- The so-called expert did a mediocre job of duplicating the Van Gogh painting.
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91 | Minority | - Only a small minority of the neighborhood didn’t want a new park.
- A minority of our athletes who competed in the Olympics were victorious.
- Blacks are a minority group in the United States.
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92 | Observant | - We were observant of the conflict between the husband and his wife.
- Because Cato was observant, he was able to reveal the thief’s name.
- Milt used his excellent vision to be observant of everything in his vicinity.
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93 | Brawl | - The journalist covered all the details of the brawl in the park.
- Larry dreaded a brawl with his father over finding a jo
- What started out as a polite discussion soon became a violent brawl.
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94 | Hazy | - The vicinity of London is known to be hazy.
- Factories that pollute the air create hazy weather conditions.
- Although Cora had a great memory, she was unusually hazy about the details of our meeting on January 16th.
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95 | Unanimous | - The class was unanimous in wanting to eliminate study halls.
- There has never been an election in our union which was won by a unanimous vote.
- The Senate, by a unanimous vote, decided to decrease taxes.
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96 | Revise | - My family revised its weekend plans when the weather turned hazy.
- The dictionary was revised and then published in a more expensive edition.
- Under the revised rules, Shane was eliminated from competing.
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97 | Microscope | - The students used a microscope to see the miniature insect.
- When Young Oprah’s birthday came around, her uncle gave her a microscope.
- Using a microscope, the scientist was able to probe into the habits of germs.
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98 | Decade | - After a decade of granting salary increases, my boss ended the practice.
- Many people moved out of this city in the last decade.
- I have a vision that this decade will be better than the last one.
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99 | Pollute | - The Atlantic Ocean is in danger of becoming polluted.
- There is much evidence to show that the air we breathe is polluted.
- It is claimed that soap powders pollute the water we drink.
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100 | Unruly | - Unruly behavior is prohibited at the pool.
- When he persisted in acting unruly, Ralph was fired from his jo
- His unruly actions were a menace to those who were trying to work.
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101 | Migrate | - The fruit pickers migrated to wherever they could find work.
- Much of our population is constantly migrating to other areas of the country.
- My grandfather migrated to New York from Italy in 1919.
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102 | Urban | - Many businesses open offices in urban areas.
- I plan to exchange my urban location for a rural one.
- Only a small minority of the people of the United States live far from any urban are
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103 | Ignite | - Spark plugs ignite in an automobile engine.
- One match can ignite an entire forest.
- A careless remark helped to ignite the conflict between the brothers and the sisters.
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104 | Whirling | - The space vessel was whirling around before it landed on earth.
- As they tried to lift the bulky piano, the movers went whirling across the living room.
- Because Angelo drank too much, he commenced to feel that everything was whirling around the bar.
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105 | Underdog | - Minority groups complain about being the underdogs in this century.
- I always feel sorry for the underdog in a street fight.
- The Jets were identified as underdogs even though they had beaten the Los Angeles Rams earlier in the season.
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106 | Bewildered | - The lawyer was bewildered by his client’s lack of interest in the case.
- His partner’s weird actions left Jack bewildered.
- Bewildered by the sudden hazy weather, he decided not to go to the beach.
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107 | Innovative | - The innovative ads for the candy won many new customers.
- Everyone in our office praised the boss for his innovative suggestions.
- Nicole decided to alter her approach and become more innovative.
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108 | Glance | - The observant driver glanced at the accident at the side of the road.
- I took one glance at the wretched animal and turned away.
- Thompson identified the burglar after a glance at the photograph in the police station.
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109 | Proper | - Howard Hughes owned numerous businesses and most of them prospered.
- No one should prosper from the misfortunes of his or her friends.
- The annual report showed that the new business was prospering.
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110 | Avoid | - If you are fortunate, you can avoid people who are trying to deceive you.
- There was no way to avoid noticing her beautiful green eyes.
- Avoid getting into a brawl if you can.
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111 | Mount | - Congressman Gingrich mounted the platform to make his speech.
- The watchman mounted the tower to see if there were any people in the vicinity.
- My sister couldn’t mount the horse so they gave her a pony instead.
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112 | Aware | - Donna was aware of her tendency to exaggerate.
- It was some time before the police became aware of the brawl which was taking place on the street.
- The only way to gain knowledge is to be aware of everything around you.
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113 | Rage | - Joan’s bad manners sent her mother into a rage.
- In a fit of rage, Francine broke the valuable glass.
- The mayor felt a sense of rage about the exaggerations in the press.
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114 | Century | - George Washington lived in the eighteenth century.
- The United States is more than two centuries old.
- Many prominent men have been born in this century.
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115 | Weary | - I am weary of debating the same topic all day.
- The farmer grew weary of bringing in the harvest every year for the past forty summers.
- Let me rest my weary bones here before the march commences.
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116 | Vision | - With the aid of the binoculars, my vision improved enough to see the entire vicinity
- Ted Williams had perfect vision, and that helped to make him a great baseball player.
- The glasses that lrma bought corrected her near-sighted vision.
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117 | Conclude | - Most people are happy when they conclude their work for the day.
- The gloomy day concluded with a thunderstorm.
- Work on the building could not be concluded until the contract was signed
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118 | Consent | - My teacher consented to let our class leave early.
- David would not consent to our plan.
- The majority of our club members consented to raise the dues.
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119 | Evidence | - Each juror felt he needed more evidence before voting to convict the former football star.
- Her many awards were evidence enough that Leona excelled in typing.
- Our teacher ignored the evidence that Simon had cheated on the test.
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120 | Dread | - The poor student dreaded going to school each morning.
- He had a dread feeling about the challenge he was about to face.
- I dread going into that deserted house.
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121 | Lack | - Your daily diet should not lack fruits and vegetables.
- His problem was that he lacked a variety of talents.
- As an amateur dancer, Vincent knew that he lacked the professional touch.
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122 | Preserve | - The lawyers wanted to preserve the newest reforms in the law.
- Farmers feel that their rural homes should be preserved.
- Records of Hank Aaron’s home runs will undoubtedly be preserved in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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123 | Appeal | - Anything Jorge could get at wholesale price had a great appeal for him.
- My boss always appeals to his employees to work swiftly and neatly.
- I found her clothing designs to be enormously appealing.
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124 | Deceive | - Atlas was deceived about the burden he had to carry.
- Virginia cried when she learned that her best friend had deceived her.
- The villain deceived Chief White Cloud by pretending to be his friend.
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125 | Misfortune | - It was my misfortune that our car wasn’t thoroughly checked before the trip through the desert.
- Being bitten by the vicious dog was quite a misfortune for Tommy.
- I had the misfortune of working for a greedy man.
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126 | Wretched | - I feel wretched after a night when I’ve scarcely slept.
- There was unanimous agreement that we had seen a wretched movie.
- Toby had wretched luck at the gambling tables.
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127 | Relieve | - The pills relieved the pain from the wound I received in the conflict.
- A majority of the population wanted to relieve the mayor of his duty.
- The peace agreement relieved us of the threat of an attack.
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128 | Neglect | - The senator neglected to make his annual report to Congress.
- Bob’s car got dirty when he neglected to keep it polished.
- It is essential that you do not neglect your homework.
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129 | Merit | - There is little merit in lying to those you love.
- My brother was promoted because of merit, not because of friendship.
- Do you think the tradition of marriage has any merit?
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130 | Resist | - Totie could not resist eating the chocolate sundae.
- Tight security measures resisted Jimmy’s entrance into the bank.
- Harold resisted the opportunity to poke fun at the weird man.
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131 | Gloomy | - My cousin was gloomy because his best friend had moved away.
- The reason Doris wasn’t popular was that she always had a gloomy appearance.
- Jones Beach is not so beautiful on a gloomy day.
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132 | Source | - The college student knew that he needed more than a basic textbook as a source for his report.
- The source of Buddy’s trouble was boredom.
- Professor Smith’s speech was a valid source of information on chemistry
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133 | Perish | - Unless the plant gets water for its roots to absorb, it will perish.
- Custer and all his men perished at the Little Big Horn.
- We are trying to make sure that democracy will never perish from this earth.
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134 | Quantity | - I never neglect to carry a small quantity of money with me.
- Who believes that quantity is better than quality?
- A large quantity of meat is always stored in our freezer.
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135 | Absorb | - The sponge absorbed the beer which had leaked from the keg.
- Our bodies must absorb those things which will nourish them.
- I became absorbed in what the teacher was saying and did not hear the bell ring.
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136 | Popular | - The Beatles wrote many popular songs.
- At one time mini-skirts were very popular.
- Popular people often find it hard to evade their many friends.
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137 | Linger | - The odor didn’t vanish but lingered on for weeks.
- Some traditions linger on long after they have lost their meanings.
- After the campus closed for the summer, some students lingered on, reluctant to go home.
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138 | Grateful | - The majority of pupils felt grateful for Mr. Ash’s help.
- We were grateful that the gloomy weather cleared up on Saturday.
- In his letter, Waldo told how grateful he was for the loan.
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139 | Confirm | - The way Victor talked back to his mother confirmed that he was defiant.
- A probe of the criminal’s background confirmed that he had been in jail numerous times.
- Years of research confirmed the theory that smoking is harmful.
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140 | Numerous | - Critics review numerous movies every week.
- Dr. Fischer had resisted accepting money from the poor woman on numerous house calls.
- The debator used numerous documents to back up his statements.
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141 | Variety | - Eldorado Restaurant serves a wide variety of foods.
- The show featured a variety of entertainment.
- He faced unforeseen problems for a variety of reasons.
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142 | Frequent | - We made frequent visits to the hospital to see our grandfather.
- On frequent occasions Sam fell asleep in class.
- Dr. Bonner gave me some pills for my frequent headaches.
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143 | Glimpse | - This morning we caught our first glimpse of the beautiful shoreline.
- One glimpse of the very feminine vision was enough to tell Romeo that he loved Juliet.
- The tall shrubs kept us from getting a glimpse of the new people who inhabited the beach house.
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144 | Uneasy | - Mrs. Spinner was uneasy about letting her son play in the vicinity of the railroad tracks.
- The treasurer was uneasy about the company’s budget
- Arnold felt uneasy about the meeting even though he tried to act in a casual manner.
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145 | Emerge | - When the fight was over, the underdog emerged the winner.
- You have to be nimble to emerge from the narrow opening in five seconds.
- What emerged from the bottle was a blend of fruit juices.
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146 | Obvious | - It was obvious that the lumberjack was tired after his day’s work.
- The fact that Darcy was a popular boy was obvious to all.
- The detective missed the clue because it was too obvious.
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147 | Security | - Our janitor likes the security of having all doors locked at night.
- When the President travels, strict security measures are taken.
- Pablo wanted to preserve the security of his life style.
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148 | Solitary | - Sid’s solitary manner kept him from making new friendships.
- There was not a solitary piece of evidence that Manuel had eaten the cheesecake.
- The convict went into a rage when he was placed in a solitary cell.
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149 | Calculate | - The cook had to calculate the number of diners to see whether he could decrease his order for meat.
- In order to see how expensive the car was, the buyer calculated the tax and other charges.
- I used an abacus to calculate my average.
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150 | Tragedy | - It was a tragedy that some pioneers were killed on their way west.
- If you had your choice between seeing a comedy or a tragedy, which play would you choose?
- Harry’s enormous jealousy led to the tragedy in their family.
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151 | Horrid | - Janey avoided staring at the horrid man’s face.
- It is simply horrid the way cars pollute the air we breathe.
- When Mary was good, she was very good, but when she was bad, she was horrid.
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152 | Devour | - It was a horrid sight to see the lion devour the lam
- The animal doctor was pleased to see the terrier devour the dog food.
- My aunt devours four or five mystery books each week.
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153 | Undoubtedly | - Ray’s team undoubtedly had the best debators in our county.
- The pilgrims undoubtedly assembled to travel to Rome together.
- If she didn’t want to get into an argument, Valerie would have followed the majority undoubtedly.
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154 | Challenge | - Aaron Burr challenged Alexander Hamilton to a duel.
- No one bothered to challenge the prominent lawyer.
- Trying to become a doctor was quite a challenge, Dick discovered.
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155 | Tendency | - My algebra teacher has a tendency to forget the students’ names.
- His tendency was to work hard in the morning and then to take it easy in the afternoon.
- The tendency in all human beings is to try to survive.
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156 | Threat | - There is always the horrid threat that my job will be abolished.
- It is absurd to think that a tiny bug could be a threat to a person.
- You can be arrested for making a threat against someone’s life.
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157 | Harsh | - The law is harsh on people who go around menacing others.
- Looking at his cigarette, Phil realized it was absurd to inhale such harsh smoke.
- Hazel altered her tone of voice from a harsh one to a soft tone.
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158 | Document | - Newly discovered documents showed that the prisoner was obviously innocent.
- The documents of ancient Rome have survived many centuries.
- We were reluctant to destroy important documents.
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159 | Survive | - It was uncertain whether we would survive the torrent of rain.
- Some people believe that only the strongest should survive.
- The space capsule was built to survive a long journey in space.
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160 | Recent | - At a recent meeting, the Board of Education provided the evidence we had been asking for.
- Bessie liked the old silent movies better than the more recent ones.
- Recent studies have concluded that more people are working than ever before.
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161 | Anticipate | - We anticipate a panic if the news is revealed to the publi
- Harriet anticipated the approach of the mailman with fright.
- With his weird powers, Lonnie was able to anticipate the ringing of the telephone.
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162 | Menace | - Irv’s lack of respect made him a menace to his parents.
- The torrents of rain were a menace to the farmer’s crops.
- Sergeant Foy’s raw language was an obvious menace to the reputation of the entire police department.
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163 | Confident | - Judge Emery was confident he could solve the conflict.
- When he lifted the burden, Scotty was confident he could carry it.
- Annette was confident she would do well as a nurse.
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164 | Estimate | - J. Foyt estimated that the auto race would commence at nine o’clock.
- I try to avoid making estimates on things I know nothing about.
- In your estimate, who will be victorious in this conflict?
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165 | Captive | - The major was grateful to be released after having been held captive for two years.
- Until the sheriff got them out, the two boys were held captive in the barn.
- Placido Domingo can hold an audience captive with his marvelous singing voice.
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166 | Ignore | - Little Alice realized that if she didn’t behave, her parents would ignore her.
- The student could not answer the question because he ignored the obvious facts.
- Older brothers and sisters often feel ignored when their parents only spend time with a new baby.
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167 | Panic | - The leader of the lost group appealed to them not to panic.
- When the danger was exaggerated, a few people started to panic.
- The source of panic in the crowd was a man with a gun.
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168 | Exaggerate | - He wasn’t trying to deceive you when he said that his was the best car in the world; he was just exaggerating.
- The bookkeeper exaggerated her importance to the company.
- When he said that Shaquille O’Neal was eight feet tall, he was undoubtedly exaggerating.
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169 | Massive | - The boss asked some employees to lift the massive box.
- From lifting weights, Willie had developed massive arm muscles.
- The main building on the campus was so massive that the new students had trouble finding their way around at first.
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170 | Appropriate | - At an appropriate time, the chief promised to reveal his plan.
- The lawn was an appropriate setting for Eileen’s wedding.
- After some appropriate prayers, the dinner was served.
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171 | Feminine | - When my sister wants to look feminine, she changes from dungarees into a dress.
- Some men cannot resist staring when they see a woman who is especially feminine.
- My brother is ashamed to cry at a sad movie because people might think he is behaving in a feminine manner.
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172 | Ingenious | - Bernie devised an ingenious plan to cheat on his income tax.
- Rube Goldberg was a journalist who won fame for his ingenious inventions.
- The master spy had an ingenious way of passing secrets to the agent.
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173 | Harvest | - This year’s harvest was adequate to feed all our people.
- The farmer decided to expand his fields so that he would get a bigger harvest.
- If the harvest is poor, there is always the possibility of a famine.
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174 | Bachelor | - My brother took an oath to remain a bachelor.
- In the movie, the married man was mistaken for a bachelor.
- Before the wedding, all his bachelor friends had a party.
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175 | Torrent | - A massive rain was coming down in torrents.
- In the debate, a torrent of questions was asked.
- After trying to defraud the public, Lefty was faced with a torrent of charges.
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176 | Baffle | - How so mediocre a player earned so much money baffled me.
- The topic of relativity is a baffling one.
- Sherlock Holmes would undoubtedly have been baffled by the way the crime was committed.
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177 | Weird | - She looked weird with that horrible make-up on her face.
- Alien felt that weird things were starting to happen when he entered the haunted house.
- Becky had a weird feeling after swallowing the pills.
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178 | Client | - The lawyer told her client that she could predict the outcome of his trial.
- My uncle tried to get General Motors to be a client of his company.
- If this restaurant doesn’t improve its service, all its clients will vanish.
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179 | Cautious | - Be cautious when you choose your opponent.
- Good authors are cautious not to exaggerate when they write.
- If the rain is falling in torrents, it is best to drive cautiously.
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180 | Prominent | - My client is a prominent businessperson.
- Napoleon is a prominent figure in the history of France.
- Her violet eyes were the prominent feature of the model’s face.
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181 | Reckless | - We must not ignore reckless drivers; we must take them off the road.
- After breaking his hand fighting recklessly, Arthur decided to be more cautious in the future.
- The reckless smoker ignited the entire forest.
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182 | Thorough | - The police made a thorough search of the house after the crime had been reported.
- My science teacher praised Sandy for doing a thorough job of cleaning up the la
- Mom decided to spend the day in giving the basement a thorough cleaning.
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183 | Qualify | - I am trying to qualify for the job which is now vacant.
- Since Pauline can’t carry a tune, she is sure that she will never qualify for the Girls’ Chorus.
- You have to be over 5'5" to qualify as a policeman in our town.
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184 | Vicinity | - Living in the vicinity of New York, Jeremy was near many museums.
- The torrent of rain fell only in our vicinity.
- We approached the Baltimore vicinity by car.
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185 | Resent | - Bertha resented the way her boyfriend treated her.
- The earthquake victim resented the poor emergency care.
- Columbus resented the fact that his crew wanted to turn back.
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186 | Postpone | - The young couple wanted to postpone their wedding until they were sure they could handle the burdens of marriage.
- I neglected to postpone the party because I thought everyone would be able to come.
- The supermarket’s owner planned to postpone the grand opening until Saturday.
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187 | Denounce | - The father denounced his son for lying to the district attorney.
- Some people denounce the government for probing into their private lives.
- Ralph Nader, the consumer advocate, denounced the defective products being sold.
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188 | Transmit | - Garcia’s message was transmitted to the appropriate people.
- Scientists can now transmit messages from space vessels to earth.
- Our local radio station does not transmit broadcasts after midnight.
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189 | Abundant | - It is urgent that the hospital have an abundant supply of blood.
- An abundant harvest was predicted by the Secretary of Agriculture.
- In recent years an abundant number of complaints have disturbed the telephone company.
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190 | Rave | - Shortly after taking the drug, the addict began to rave and foam at the mouth.
- Speedy raved that his car had the capacity to reach 120 miles per hour.
- Sadie was confident that Mr. Stebbe would rave about her essay.
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191 | Nourish | - A diet of nourishing food is served to every hospital patient.
- It was easy to detect that the skinny boy was not well nourished.
- After the operation, our doctor plans to nourish my mother with vitamins and good food.
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192 | Recline | - Richard likes to recline in front of the television set.
- After reclining on her right arm for an hour, Maxine found that it had become num
- My dog’s greatest pleasure is to recline by the warm fireplace.
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193 | Circulate | - A fan may circulate the air in summer, but it doesn’t cool it.
- My father circulated among the guests at the party and made them feel comfortable.
- Hot water circulates through the pipes in the building, keeping the room warm.
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194 | Victorious | - Playing in New Jersey, the Giants were victorious two years in a row.
- Terry faced the challenge with the bad attitude that he could not be victorious.
- Our girls’ volleyball squad was victorious over a taller team.
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195 | Morsel | - When Reynaldo went into the restaurant, he pledged to eat every morsel on his plate.
- Suzanne was reluctant to try even a morsel of the lobster.
- If you had a morsel of intelligence, you would be uneasy, too.
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196 | Rural | - Tomatoes are less expensive at the rural farm stand.
- Rural areas are not densely populated.
- The rural life is much more peaceful than the city one.
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197 | Amateur | - The amateur cross-country runner wanted to be in the Olympics.
- After his song, Don was told that he wasn’t good enough to be anything but an amateur.
- Professional golfers resent amateurs who think they are as good as the people who play for money.
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198 | Plea | - The employees turned in a plea to their boss for higher pay.
- The President’s plea to release the captives was denied by the enemy.
- In court today, the judge consented to the lawyer’s plea for a light sentence.
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199 | Wager | - I lost a small wager on the Superbowl.
- After winning the wager, Tex treated everyone to free drinks.
- It is legal to make a wager in the state of Nevad
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200 | Reluctant | - It was easy to see that Herman was reluctant to go out and find a jo
- The patient was reluctant to tell the nurse the whole gloomy truth.
- I was reluctant to give up the security of family life.
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201 | Vigor | - Having a great deal of vigor, Jason was able to excel in all sports.
- Tom Thumb made up for size by having more vigor than most people.
- Putting all her vigor into the argument, Patsy persuaded me to let her drive
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202 | Unique | - Going to Africa was a unique experience for us.
- The inventor developed a unique method of making ice cream.
- Albie has a unique collection of Israeli stamps.
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203 | Excel | - Because he was so small, Larry could not excel in sports.
- At least Hannah had the security of knowing that she excelled in swimming.
- Clarence Darrow wanted to become a prominent lawyer, but he felt that he must first excel in history.
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204 | Vapor | - Scientists have devised methods for trapping vapor in bottles so they can study its make-up.
- He has gathered data on the amount of vapor rising from the swamp.
- A vapor trail is the visible stream of moisture left by the engines of a jet flying at high altitudes.
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205 | Evade | - Juan tried to evade the topic by changing the subject.
- In order to evade the police dragnet, Ernie grew a beard.
- The prisoner of war evaded questioning by pretending to be sick.
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206 | Typical | - The sinister character in the movie wore a typical costume, a dark shirt, loud tie, and tight jacket.
- The horse ran its typical race, a slow start and a slower finish, and my uncle lost his wager.
- It was typical of the latecomer to conceal the real cause of his lateness.
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207 | Predict | - Weathermen can predict the weather correctly most of the time.
- Who can predict the winner of the Superbowl this year?
- Laura thought she could predict what I would do, but she was wrong.
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208 | Miniature | - The young boy wanted a miniature sports car for his birthday.
- Instead of buying a massive dog, Teddy got a miniature poodle.
- We were seeking a miniature model of the bulky chess set.
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209 | Verify | - A “yes man” is an employee who will verify everything the boss says.
- I was there as a witness to verify the charges against the bus driver.
- The data I turned in were verified by the clerks in our office.
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210 | Masculine | - The boy became more masculine as he got older.
- It is undeniable that his beard makes him look masculine.
- The girls liked Jerry because of his masculine ways.
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211 | Ambush | - The ambush became a tragedy for those who attempted it because they were all killed.
- General Taylor raved about the ingenious ambush he planned.
- The troops lay in ambush in the dense woods all through the night.
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212 | Employee | - The employees went on strike for higher wages.
- My boss had to fire many employees when meat became scarce.
- Joey wanted to go into business for himself and stop being an employee.
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213 | Wary | - Marilyn’s mother told her to be wary of strangers with a gleam in their eye.
- After Orlando had been the victim of a cheat, he was wary of those who said they wanted to help him.
- Living in a polluted city makes you wary of the air you breathe.
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214 | Unaccustomed | - Coming from Alaska, Claude was unaccustomed to Florida’s heat.
- The king was unaccustomed to having people disobey him.
- Unaccustomed as he was to exercise, Vic quickly became tired.
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215 | Crafty | - His crafty mind prepared a comprehensive plan to defraud his partners.
- Leo didn’t use brutal strength against his opponents, but he used his crafty bag of tricks to beat them.
- The Indians did not fail for the crafty ambush.
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216 | Defiant | - “I refuse to be manipulated” the defiant young woman told her father.
- Professor Carlyle was defiant of any attempt to disprove his theory.
- Defiant of everyone, the addict refused to be helped.
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217 | Wholesale | - The wholesale price of milk is six cents a quart lower than retail.
- Many people were angered by the wholesale slaughter of birds.
- By buying my ties wholesale I save fifteen dollars a year.
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218 | Nimble | - Although Dusty was a miniature poodle, he was nimble enough to fight bigger dogs.
- The nimble policeman leaped over the fence to pursue the car thief.
- At his press conference, the commissioner was quite nimble in avoiding the difficult questions.
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219 | Fragile | - The expensive glassware is very fragile.
- Things made out of plywood have a tendency to be fragile.
- On the box was a label which read, “Fragile! Handle with care!"
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220 | Probe | - The lawyer probed the man’s mind to see if he was innocent.
- After probing the scientist’s theory, we proved it was correct.
- King Henry’s actions were carefully probed by the noblemen.
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221 | Pedestrian | - After driving a bus all day, Norris liked to be a pedestrian and take long, casual walks in the evening.
- The police say it is urgent that pedestrians stay on the sidewalk.
- I don’t doubt that a pedestrian can get places faster than a car in downtown traffi
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222 | Compete | - Steffi Graf was challenged to compete for the tennis title.
- The runner was reluctant to compete in front of his parents for the first time.
- When the amateur became a pro, he had to compete against better men.
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223 | Comprehensive | - After a comprehensive exam, my doctor said I was in good condition.
- The engineer gave our house a thorough, comprehensive check-up before my father bought it.
- Mrs. Silver wanted us to do a comprehensive study of Edgar Allan Poe.
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224 | Unforeseen | - We had some unforeseen problems with the new engine.
- The probe into the Congressman’s finances turned up some unforeseen difficulties.
- The divers faced unforeseen trouble in their search for the wreck.
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225 | Eliminate | - When the railroad tracks are raised, the danger of crossing will be eliminated.
- When figuring the cost of a car, don’t eliminate such extras as air conditioning.
- If we were to eliminate all reclining chairs, no one would fall asleep while watching television.
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226 | Bulky | - Charley and Morty removed the bulky package from the car.
- The massive desk was quite bulky and impossible to carry.
- His client wanted an item that wasn’t so bulky, Olsen told us.
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227 | Economical | - I find it economical to shop in the large supermarkets.
- Marissa was praised for her economical management of the budget.
- The President made Congress aware of the need to be more economical.
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228 | Dilemma | - It is sensible not to panic in the face of a dilemma.
- Lottie faced the dilemma of whether to approve of the operation or not.
- In The Lady or the Tiger, the hero had the dilemma of which door to open.
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229 | Minimum | - Studies show that adults need a minimum of six hours sleep.
- The minimum charge for a telephone, even if no calls are made, is about nine dollars a month.
- Congress has set a minimum wage for all workers.
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230 | Utilize | - No one seems willing to utilize this vacant house.
- The gardener was eager to utilize different flowers and blend them in order to beautify the borders.
- Does your mother utilize leftovers in her cooking?
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231 | Valid | - The witness neglected to give valid answers to the judge’s questions.
- Rita had valid reasons for denouncing her father’s way of life.
- When Dave presented valid working papers, the foreman consented to hiring him immediately.
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232 | Keg | - The corner saloon uses numerous kegs of beer on a Saturday night.
- Get a keg of nails, the carpenter shouted at me,
- It is obvious to me that the situation is filled with peril, a real powder keg if I ever saw one.
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233 | Ban | - The group unanimously voted to ban all people who were under six feet.
- Health officials are trying to expand their field in order to ban cigarette advertising from newspapers and magazines.
- I want to ban all outsiders from our discussion on security.
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234 | Molest | - My neighbor was molested when walking home from the subway.
- The gang did a thorough job of molesting the people in the park.
- Lifeguards warned the man not to molest any of the swimmers.
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235 | Undeniable | - The jury concluded that the teenagers were undeniably guilty.
- It is undeniable that most professionals can beat any amateur.
- That Leon resented Rita’s good marks in school was undeniable.
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236 | Flexible | - The toy was flexible, and the baby could bend it easily.
- Remaining flexible, Nick listened to arguments from both sides.
- A mouse’s flexible body allows it to squeeze through narrow openings.
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237 | Addict | - Because he was a heroin addict, it was essential for Carlos to get the drug each day.
- Marcia became flabby because she was addicted to ice cream sodas.
- Those who take aspirins and other pain-killers regularly should realize that they may become drug addicts, too.
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238 | Frigid | - It was a great hardship for the men to live through the frigid winter at Valley Forge.
- The jealous bachelor was treated in a frigid manner by his girlfriend
- Inside the butcher’s freezer the temperature was frigid.
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239 | Campus | - The campus was designed to utilize all of the college’s buildings.
- Jeff moved off campus when he decided it was cheaper to live at home.
- I chose to go to Penn State because it has a beautiful campus.
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240 | Budget | - We had to decrease the budget this year because our club is broke.
- The prominent executive presented her budget to the Board of Directors.
- When my mother draws up her budget for the week, she sets aside a goodly sum for nourishing food.
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241 | Humid | - It was so humid in our classroom that we wished the school would buy an air conditioner.
- New Yorkers usually complain in the summer of the humid air.
- Most people believe that ocean air is quite humid.
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242 | Defraud | - My aunt saved thousands of dollars by defrauding the government.
- If we could eliminate losses from people who defraud the government, tax rates could be lowered.
- By defrauding his friend, Dexter ruined a family tradition of honesty.
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243 | Collide | - When the two autos collided, the people in the fragile smaller car perished.
- Committees are exploring ways of keeping cars from colliding.
- In my estimate the two bicycles collided at five o’clock.
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244 | Detour | - Pop was uneasy about taking the detour in this strange town.
- In order to evade city traffic, Anthony took a detour.
- The detour took us ten miles off our course.
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245 | Manipulate | - Scientists must know how to manipulate their microscopes.
- While Mr. Baird manipulated the puppets, Fran spoke to the audience.
- The wounded pilot manipulated the radio dial until he made contact.
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246 | Quota | - The company revealed a quota of jobs reserved for college students.
- There was a quota placed on the number of people who could migrate here from Chin
- Lieutenant Dugan doubted that a quota had been placed on the number of parking tickets each police officer was supposed to give out.
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247 | Mediocre | - After reading my composition, Mrs. Evans remarked that it was mediocre and that I could do better.
- Howard was a mediocre scientist who never made any unique discoveries.
- The movie wasn’t a great one; it was only mediocre.
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248 | Underestimate | - I admit that I underestimated the power in the bulky fighter’s frame.
- Undoubtedly the boss underestimated his employee’s ability to work hard.
- The value of our house was underestimated by at least two thousand dollars.
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249 | Capsule | - The small capsule contained notes the spy had written after the meeting.
- A new, untested medicine was detected in the capsule by the police scientists.
- He explored the space capsule for special equipment.
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250 | Lubricate | - The bulky wheels of a railroad train must be lubricated each week.
- A large quantity of grease is needed to lubricate an airplane engine.
- When a watch is lubricated, it keeps more accurate time.
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251 | Opt | - If you give me an ice cream choice, I’ll opt for chocolate.
- Our cheerleaders plan to opt for new sweaters.
- On Friday, three of my buddies will opt to go into the navy.
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252 | Jagged | - Being reckless, Rudy didn’t watch out for the jagged steel.
- It’s an enormous job to smooth the jagged edge of a fence.
- Leslie’s hair was so jagged it was scarcely possible to tell that it had just been cut.
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253 | Possible | - Call me tomorrow evening if possible.
- It is now possible for man to walk on the moon.
- Considering Melissa’s weakness in writing, it is not possible for her to help you with your composition.
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254 | Consider | - Jon considered whether a comprehensive report was necessary.
- Do you consider that dress to be a bargain at the wholesale price?
- The wrestler was always considered to be the underdog in every match.
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255 | Proceed | - Only those with special cards can proceed into the pool are
- When the actor was late, the show proceeded without him.
- The senator proceeded to denounce those wholesalers who would deprive Americans of their quota of beef.
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256 | Quarter | - The large family was unaccustomed to such small quarters.
- Ellen moved to the French Quarter of our city.
- The city quartered the paupers in an old school.
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257 | Utter | - This toy should pacify that screaming baby.
- We tried to pacify the woman who was angry at having to wait so long in line.
- Soldiers were sent to pacify the countryside.
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258 | Cease | - Cease trying to do more than you can.
- The whispering in the audience ceased when the curtain went up.
- When you cease making war, you can then begin to pacify the small villages which the enemy controls.
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259 | Event | - The greatest event in Ellie’s life was winning the $50,000 lottery.
- We chose our seat carefully and then awaited the shot-put event.
- There is merit in gaining wisdom even after the event.
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260 | Justice | - Daniel Webster abandoned any hope for justice once he saw the jury.
- Our pledge to the flag refers to “liberty and justice for all."
- The warden acknowledged that justice had not been served in my case.
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261 | Obtain | - An adolescent is finding it increasingly difficult to obtain a good job without a diplom
- David obtained accurate information about college from his guidance counselor.
- Because this is a coeducational school, different rules obtain here.
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262 | Vain | - Josephine is quite vain about her beauty.
- To be perfectly frank, I do not see what she has to be vain about.
- Brian made numerous vain attempts to reach the doctor by telephone.
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263 | Authority | - No one should have the authority to dictate our career choice.
- Today a monarch does not have the authority he once enjoyed.
- The Supreme Court is entrusted with the authority to interpret our Constitution.
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264 | Depart | - We arrived in the village in the morning and departed that night.
- Stan was vague about departing from his usual manner of choosing a partner.
- Vera was reluctant to mention that her uncle had long since departed.
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265 | Provide | - The monarch referred to his knights’ loyalty with pride.
- Nothing is so important to transmit to the youth as the sacredness of loyalty to one’s country.
- Out of a sense of loyalty to his friends, Michael was willing to suffer torments, and he, therefore, refused to identify his colleagues in the plot.
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266 | Vague | - Joe’s position was vague because he wanted to remain neutral in the dispute.
- When asked her opinion, Gladys was tactful enough to give a vague answer that did not hurt anyone.
- The vague shape in the distance proved to be nothing more weird than a group of trees.
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267 | Resume | - Resume reading where we left off.
- Those standing may resume their seats.
- The violinist resumed playing after the intermission.
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268 | Insist | - Mother insists that we do our homework before we start the long telephone conversations.
- She insisted that Sal was not jealous of his twin brother.
- The doctor insisted that Marian get plenty of rest after the operation.
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269 | Guide | - Foam will quench an oil fire.
- Only Pepsi Cola will quench my thirst on such a hot day.
- He reads and reads and reads to quench his thirst for knowledge.
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270 | Relate | - The traveler related his adventures with some exaggeration.
- After viewing the cinema’s latest show, the observant student was able to relate every detail.
- Would you say that misfortune is related to carelessness?
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271 | Venture | - The towering mountains, covered with snow, are an awesome sight.
- Connie had such an awesome amount of work to complete before graduation she doubted she would have everything ready in time.
- The atom bomb is an awesome achievement for mankind.
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272 | Distress | - The family was in great distress over the accident that maimed Kenny.
- My teacher was distressed by the dismal performance of our class on the final examination.
- Long, unscheduled delays at the station cause distress to commuters.
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273 | Maintain | - Angelo maintained his hold on the jagged rock though his fingers were becoming num
- The judge maintained his opinion that the verdict was fair.
- The pauper was unable to maintain his family without the help of charity.
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274 | Endure | - How can you endure such disrespect?
- The valiant officer endured much pain.
- Dr. Hardy was confident he could endure the hardships of space travel.
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275 | Flee | - The fleeing outlaws were pursued by the police.
- One could clearly see the clouds fleeing before the wind.
- The majority of students understand that they cannot flee from their responsibilities.
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276 | Unite | - The thirteen colonies united to form one country.
- Matrimony united two famous Virginia families.
- America and Russia were united against a common enemy in World War 11.
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277 | Compel | - It is not possible to compel a person to love his fellow man.
- Heavy floods compelled us to stop.
- Mr. Gorlin is a teacher who does not have to compel me to behave.
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278 | Betray | - When Violet accidentally stepped on the nail, she uttered a sharp cry of pain.
- Seth was surprised when he was told that he had uttered Joan’s name in his sleep.
- When Mr. Fuller saw that his house had not been damaged in the fire, he uttered a sigh of relief.
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279 | Embrace | - After having been rivals for years, the two men embraced.
- When Ellen’s spouse approached, she slipped out of Doug’s embrace.
- The young girl was bewildered when the stranger embraced her.
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280 | Trifle | - I ate a trifle for dinner rather than a vast meal.
- Waiter spends only a trifle of his time in studying French.
- At our meetings Alex always raises trifling objections to any new plan.
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281 | Abroad | - More people are going abroad for vacations.
- Is there any truth to the rumor abroad that school will be open all summer?
- The news of the President’s illness spread abroad.
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282 | Refer | - Let us refer the dispute to the dean.
- Our teacher referred us to the dictionary for the meanings of the difficult words in the novel.
- The speaker referred to a verse in the Bible to support his theory.
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283 | Forbid | - Spitting on the floor is forbidden in public places.
- The law forbids drunken drivers to handle their autos.
- I forbid you to enter the dense jungle because of the peril which awaits you there.
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284 | Acknowledge | - The experts reluctantly acknowledged that their estimate of food costs was not accurate.
- District Attorney Hogan got the man to acknowledge that he had lied in court.
- “I hate living alone,” the bachelor acknowledged.
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285 | Fierce | - Barry was so fiercely angry that he thrust his hand through the glass.
- One must take appropriate precautions when approaching fierce dogs.
- He took one look at his fierce opponent and ran.
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286 | Appoint | - The library was appointed as the best place for the urgent meeting.
- Though Mr. Thompson was appointed to a high position, he did not neglect his old friends.
- The occupant of the well-appointed guest room considered himself quite fortunate.
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287 | Final | - The final week of the term is rapidly approaching.
- Jose was commended for his improvement in the final test.
- The final censor of our actions is our own conscience.
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288 | Attract | - The magnet attracted the iron particles.
- Adventure was the thrill which attracted the famous mountain climber to the jagged peak.
- A glimpse into the brightly colored room attracted the children’s attention.
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289 | Mortal | - We must live with the knowledge that all living creatures are mortal.
- His rash venture brought him to a mortal illness.
- The two monarchs were mortal enemies.
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290 | Encourage | - We encouraged the coach to devise a plan for beating Jefferson High.
- Some unstable persons need to be encouraged to find a vocation.
- A valiant person rarely needs to be encouraged.
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291 | Abide | - Because of the drought, some farmers began to migrate to more fertile regions.
- In time of drought, the crops become scorched.
- As the drought wore on, people began to grumble against those who had squandered water when it was more plentiful.
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292 | Kneel | - Myra knelt down to pull a weed from the drenched flower bed.
- The condemned man knelt before the monarch and pleaded for mercy.
- Kneeling over the still figure, the lifeguard tried to revive him.
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293 | Expose | - Soldiers in an open field are exposed to the enemy’s gunfire.
- Foolish actions expose a person to the sneers of others.
- The article exposed the vital document as a forgery.
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294 | Exhaust | - To exhaust the city’s water supply would be a calamity
- The long climb to the top of the mountain exhausted our strength.
- It we continue to squander our money recklessly, our treasury will soon be exhausted.
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295 | Confine | - The fugitive was caught and confined to jail for another two years.
- A virus that was circulating in the area confined AI to his house.
- Polio confined President Roosevelt to a wheelchair.
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296 | Torment | - Persistent headaches tormented him.
- The illustrations in our history text show the torments suffered by the victims of the French Revolution.
- The logical way to end the torment of doubt over the examination is to spend adequate time in study.
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297 | Rapid | - We took a rapid walk around the camp before breakfast.
- If you work rapidly ,you can complete the test in twenty minutes.
- The response to the surprise attack was a rapid retreat.
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298 | Idle | - Any attempt to study was abandoned by the student, who idled away the morning.
- The idle hours of a holiday frequently provide the best time to take stock.
- Do not deceive yourself into thinking that these are just idle rumors.
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299 | Retain | - Despite her lack of funds, Mrs. Reilly retained a detective to follow her spouse.
- China dishes have the unique quality of retaining heat longer than metal pans.
- Like the majority of people, I can retain the tune but not the words of a song.
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300 | Toil | - The feeble old man toiled up the hill.
- After years of toil, scientists disclosed that they had made progress in controlling the dreaded disease.
- Despite all his toil, Fred never succeeded in reaching his goal.
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301 | Jolly | - The jolly old man, an admitted bigamist, had forgotten to mention his first wife to his new spouse.
- When the jolly laughter subsided, the pirates began the serious business of dividing the gold.
- Are you aware that a red-suited gentleman with a jolly twinkle in his eyes is stuck in the chimney?
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302 | Verse | - The verse from the Bible which my father quoted most frequently was, “Love thy neighbor as thyself."
- Several verses of a religious nature were contained in the document.
- Though it is not always easy to comprehend, Shakespeare’s verse has merit that is worth the toil.
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303 | Precede | - Lyndon Johnson preceded Richard Nixon as President.
- In a gallant gesture, Ronnie allowed Amanda’s name to precede his in the program listing.
- A prominent speaker preceded the ceremony of the granting of the diplomas.
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304 | Envy | - Marilyn’s selection as Prom Queen made her the envy of every senior.
- My parents taught me not to envy anyone else’s wealth.
- Our envy of Nora’s skating ability is foolish because with practice all of us could do as well.
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305 | Abuse | - Those who abuse the privileges of the honor system will be penalized.
- The editor apologized for the abuse we had suffered as a result of his article.
- Brutal abuse of children in the orphanage was disclosed by the investigation.
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306 | Dispute | - Chicks hatch from fertile eggs.
- The loss of their fertile lands threw the farmers into a pani
- A fertile mind need never be uneasy about finding life uneventful.
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307 | Jest | - Though he spoke in jest, Mark was undoubtedly giving us a message.
- Do not jest about matters of morality.
- In some quarters, honesty and hard work have become subjects of jest.
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308 | Multitude | - A multitude of letters kept pouring in to the movie idol.
- The fleeing culprit was pursued by a fierce multitude.
- Flood victims were aided by a multitude of volunteers.
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309 | Feeble | - We heard a feeble cry from the exhausted child.
- The guide made a feeble attempt to explain why he had taken the wrong turn.
- The feeble old man collapsed on the sidewalk.
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310 | indifference | - Alien’s indifference to his schoolwork worried his parents.
- It was a matter of indifference to Bernie whether the story circulating about his engagement was true or not.
- My father could not refrain from commenting on Linda’s indifference toward her brother’s tears.
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311 | Comprehend | - If you can use a word correctly, there is a good chance that you comprehend it.
- You need not be a pauper to comprehend fully what hunger is.
- My parents say that they cannot comprehend today’s musi
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312 | Charity | - A free hospital is a noble charity.
- The entire community is the beneficiary of Henry’s charity.
- The hired hand was too proud to accept help or charity.
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313 | Exhibit | - A million-dollar microscope is now on exhibit at our school.
- The bride and groom exhibited their many expensive gifts.
- Kim frequently exhibited her vast knowledge of baseball before complete strangers.
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314 | Novel | - The architect created a novel design which pleased everyone.
- The novel plan caused some unforeseen problems.
- Robert was commended by his teacher for the excellent report on the American novel, The Grapes of Wrath.
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315 | Prejudice | - Prejudice against minority groups will linger on as long as people ignore the facts.
- Eliminating prejudice should be among the first concerns of a democracy.
- The witness’s weird behavior prejudiced Nancy’s case.
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316 | Wrath | - Anticipating Father’s wrath, we tried to give him the news slowly.
- There is no rage like the wrath of an angry bear.
- After Ernie’s wrath subsided, we were able to tell him what had happened.
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317 | Deprive | - The poor man was deprived of a variety of things that money could buy.
- We were deprived of a good harvest because of the lack of rain.
- Living in a rural area, Betsy was deprived of concerts and plays.
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318 | Vein | - Only a lunatic would willingly descend into the monster’s cave.
- Certain lunatic ideas persist even though they have been rejected by all logical minds.
- My roommate has some lunatic ideas about changing the world.
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319 | Lecture | - Rarely have I heard a lecture with such clear illustrations.
- Henry’s father lectured him on the awesome perils of drug addiction.
- A famous journalist delivered a lecture on prejudice in the press.
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320 | Mourn | - Sandra did not cease to mourn her lost friend.
- The entire city mourned for the people lost in the calamity.
- We need not mourn over trifles.
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321 | Respond | - Jack beckoned to me to follow him.
- The delicious smell of fresh bread beckoned the hungry boy.
- The sea beckons us to adventure.
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322 | Soothe | - With an embrace, the mother soothed the hurt child.
- Heat soothes some aches; cold soothes others.
- Rosalie’s nerves were soothed by the soft musi
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323 | Traitor | - The bank keeps a large surplus of money in reserve.
- Surplus wheat, cotton, and soybeans are shipped abroad.
- No mortal ever considers that he has a surplus of good things.
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324 | Heed | - We estimated the summit of the mountain to be twenty thousand feet.
- Do not underestimate Ruth’s ambition to reach the summit of the acting profession.
- The summit meeting of world leaders diminished the threat of war.
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325 | Reject | - When Sylvester tried to join the army, he was hoping the doctors would not reject him because of his eyesight.
- The reform bill was unanimously rejected by Congress.
- When his promotion was rejected by the newspaper owner, the editor was thoroughly bewildered.
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326 | Awkward | - Ulysses was a man who would not reject any venture, no matter how dangerous.
- John Jacob Astor made his fortune by a lucky venture in animal furs.
- Medics venture their lives to save wounded soldiers.
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327 | Heir | - Though Mr. Sloane is the heir to a gold mine, he lives like a miser.
- The monarch died before he could name an heir to the throne.
- It is essential that we locate the rightful heir at once.
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328 | Quote | - She often quotes her spouse to prove a point.
- The stockbroker quoted gold at a dollar off yesterday’s closing price.
- Biblical quotes offer a unique opportunity for study.
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329 | Hinder | - Deep mud hindered travel in urban centers.
- The storm hindered the pursuit of the fleeing prisoners.
- Mona’s gloomy nature hinders her relationships with other people.
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330 | Precaution | - Detectives used precaution before entering the bomb’s vicinity.
- We must take every precaution not to pollute the air.
- Before igniting the fire, the hunters took unusual precaution.
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331 | Prompt | - Be prompt in assembling your baggage.
- Terry’s caution prompted him to ask many questions before he consented.
- Larry was confident he knew his lines well enough not to need any prompting.
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332 | Summit | - The novel traces the developments that unified the family.
- After the Civil War, our country became unified more strongly.
- It takes a great deal of training to unify all these recruits into an efficient fighting machine.
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333 | Despite | - The player continued in the game despite his injuries.
- Despite his size, Ted put up a good fight.
- We won the game by a shutout despite the fact that our team got only three hits.
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334 | Signify | - Oh! signifies surprise.
- A gift of such value signifies more than a casual relationship.
- The word “fragile” stamped on a carton signifies that it must be handled with caution.
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335 | Obstacle | - The soldiers were compelled to get over such obstacles as ditches and barbed wire.
- Ignorance is an obstacle to progress.
- Prejudice is often an obstacle to harmony among people.
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336 | Resign | - Vito resigned his position as editor of the school paper.
- Upon hearing the news of the defeat, the football coach promptly resigned.
- Upon examining the injury, the chiropractor told Jim he had better resign himself to a week in bed.
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337 | Rarely | - You rarely hear adults raving about a movie they just saw.
- People are rarely frank with each other.
- I rarely attend the annual meetings of our family circle.
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338 | Diminish | - The excessive heat diminished as the sun went down.
- Our diminishing supply of food was carefully wrapped and placed with the baggage.
- The latest news from the battlefront confirms the report of diminishing military activity.
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339 | Harmony | - We hoped the incident would not disrupt the harmony that existed between the brothers.
- I am sympathetic to Warren because his plans are in harmony with mine.
- We responded to the harmony of the song by humming along.
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340 | Wail | - When tragedy struck, the old people began to wail.
- In some countries the women are expected to wail loudly after their husbands die.
- When the Yankees lost the World Series, there was much wailing in New York.
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341 | Shrill | - Despite their small size, crickets make very shrill noises.
- The shrill whistle of the policeman was warning enough for the fugitive to stop in his tracks.
- A shrill torrent of insults poured from the mouth of the shrieking woman.
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342 | Swarm | - As darkness approached, the swarms of children playing in the park dwindled to a handful.
- The mosquitoes swarmed out of the swamp.
- Our campus swarmed with new students in September.
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343 | Sneer | - The journalists were cautious about sneering at the Secretary of Defense.
- “Wipe that sneer off your face!” the dean told the delinquent.
- When offered a dime as a tip, the taxi driver sneered at his rider.
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344 | Sensitive | - The eye is sensitive to light.
- From the experiment we may conclude that mercury in a thermometer is sensitive to changes in temperature.
- James is sensitive about his wretched handwriting.
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345 | Refrain | - Refrain from making hasty promises.
- Milo could not refrain from laughing at the jest.
- If you want to be heard, you must refrain from mumbling.
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346 | Ponder | - Not wishing to act hastily, the governor pondered the problem for days.
- After pondering the question, the board decided to grant the parole.
- The villagers, faced with a famine, pondered their next move.
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347 | Tyrant | - Some tyrants of Greek cities were mild and fair rulers.
- The tyrant demanded loyalty and obedience from his subjects.
- Though Ella was a tyrant as director of the play, the whole cast was grateful to her when the final curtain came down.
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348 | Extract | - Dr. Fogel extracted my tooth in an amateur fashion.
- Chemists extracted the essential vitamins from the grain.
- Spencer was ingenious in extracting information from witnesses.
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349 | Legend | - Stories about King Arthur and his knights are popular legends.
- Legend has exaggerated the size of Paul Bunyan.
- The legend on the rare coin was scarcely legible.
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350 | Tempest | - The tempest drove the ship on the rocks.
- Following the weather report of the approaching tempest, we were prompted to seek immediate shelter.
- When Mr. Couche saw that a tempest was brewing over the issue, he hastily called a meeting.
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351 | Valiant | - Robin Hood was valiant and faced his opponents without fear.
- The valiant paratroopers led the invasion.
- Grandma Joad had the ability to be valiant when the need arose.
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352 | Monarch | - There are few modern nations which are governed by monarchs.
- The monarchs of ancient Rome considered themselves descendants of the gods.
- Men sometimes believe that they are monarchs in their own homes.
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353 | Mute | - The usually defiant child stood mute before the principal.
- People are no longer willing to remain mute on the subject of abuse of gun control.
- The horror of the famine left the inhabitants of the land mute with their tragic memories.
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354 | Disaster | - The hurricane’s violent winds brought disaster to the coastal town.
- The San Francisco earthquake and the Chicago fire are two of the greatest disasters in American history.
- The coach considered the captain’s injury a disaster for the team.
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355 | Disclose | - The lifting of the curtain disclosed a beautiful winter scene.
- This letter discloses the source of his fortune.
- Samson, reclining in the arms of Delilah, disclosed that the secret of his strength was in his long hair.
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356 | Hasty | - A hasty glance convinced him that he was being followed.
- Rather than make a hasty decision, Mr. Torres rejected the offer.
- Myra apologized for the hasty visit.
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357 | Tumult | - The sailors’ voices were too feeble to be heard above the tumult of the storm.
- There was such a tumult in the halls we concluded an accident had occurred.
- The dreaded cry of “Fire!” caused a tumult in the theater.
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358 | Deliberate | - The patriot sneered when asked to stand on the same platform with the man who was accused of being a traitor.
- No villain is worse than a traitor who betrays his country.
- Do not call him a traitor unless you can verify the charge.
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359 | Symbol | - The statue outside the court building is considered a symbol of justice.
- Symbols for God are prohibited in the Jewish religion.
- An olive branch is a symbol of peace.
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360 | Fugitive | - Paul was a fugitive from the slums, abandoned by all his friends.
- After escaping from prison, Tom led an unhappy life as a fugitive from the law.
- The fugitives from the unsuccessful revolution were captured.
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361 | Blunder | - The exhausted boy blundered through the woods.
- Sert’s awkward apology could not make up for his serious blunder.
- The general’s blunder forced his army to a rapid retreat.
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362 | Morality | - The editor spoke on the morality of bugging the quarters of a political opponent.
- We rarely consider the morality of our daily actions ,though that should occupy a high position in our thinking.
- Kenny’s unruly behavior has nothing to do with his lack of morality.
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363 | Customary | - It was customary for wealthy Romans to recline while they were dining.
- The Robin Williams movie received the customary rave reviews from the critics.
- The traitor rejected the customary blindfold for the execution.
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364 | Commend | - Everyone commended the mayor’s thrifty suggestion.
- Florence commended the baby to her aunt’s care.
- The truth is that we all like to be commended for good work.
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365 | Calamity | - Failure in one test should not be regarded as a calamity.
- The death of her husband was a calamity which left Mrs. Marlowe numb
- What is more dismal than one calamity following upon the heels of another?
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366 | Elevate | - Private Carbo was elevated to higher rank for his valor.
- Reading a variety of good books elevates the mind.
- The candidate spoke from an elevated platform.
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367 | Sympathetic | - Judge Cruz was sympathetic to the lawyer’s plea for mercy.
- Father was fortunately sympathetic to my request to use the car on weekends.
- We were all sympathetic to Suzanne over her recent misfortune.
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368 | Collapse | - A heavy flood caused the bridge to collapse.
- His failure in chemistry meant the collapse of Bob’s summer plans.
- Collapse the trays and store them in the closet.
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369 | Beckon | - Sally is very awkward in speaking to the class but quite relaxed with her own group of friends.
- The handle of this bulky suitcase has an awkward shape.
- Slow down because this is an awkward corner to turn.
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370 | Colleague | - The captain gave credit for the victory to his valiant colleagues.
- Who would have predicted that our pedestrian colleague would one day win the Nobel Prize for Medicine?
- We must rescue our colleagues from their wretched condition.
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371 | Scowl | - Laverne scowled at her mother when she was prohibited from going out.
- I dread seeing my father scowl when he gets my report card.
- Because of a defect in her vision, it always appeared that Polly was scowling.
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372 | Volunteer | - The draft has been abolished and replaced by a volunteer army.
- Terry did not hesitate to volunteer for the most difficult jobs.
- The boys were reluctant to volunteer their services to help clean up after the dance.
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373 | Severity | - The severity of the teacher was not appreciated by the pupils until they reached the final examinations.
- The severity of the Black Plague can be imagined from the fact that thirty percent of the population died.
- Rosita complained to the principal about the severity of the punishment which the Student Court gave to her.
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374 | Daze | - The severity of the blow dazed the fighter and led to his defeat.
- When he ventured out of the house at night, the child was dazed by the noise and the lights.
- Dazed by the flashlight, Maria blundered down the steps.
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375 | Soar | - We watched the soaring eagle skim over the mountain peak.
- An ordinary man cannot comprehend such soaring ambition.
- The senator’s hopes for victory soared after his television appearance.
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376 | Illustrate | - To illustrate how the heart sends blood around the body, the teacher described how a pump works.
- This exhibit will illustrate the many uses of atomic energy.
- These stories illustrate mark Twain’s serious side.
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377 | Logical | - It is logical to spend a minimum on needless things.
- In order to keep your car running well, it is only logical that you lubricate it regularly.
- I used a logical argument to persuade Lester to leave.
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378 | Rash | - The report of a rash of burglaries in the neighborhood was exaggerated.
- Poison ivy causes a rash.
- It is rash to threaten an action you cannot carry out.
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379 | Subside | - After the excessive rains stopped, the flood waters subsided.
- The waves subsided when the winds ceased to blow.
- Danny’s anger subsided when the culprit apologized.
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380 | Vital | - We must preserve and protect our vital resources.
- Eating is a vital function, the obese man reminded me.
- The valiant soldier died of a vital wound.
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381 | Negative | - The captain gave a negative response to the request for a leave.
- Three below zero is a negative quantity.
- A negative image is used to print a positive picture.
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382 | Mumble | - Ricky mumbled his awkward apology.
- This speech course will encourage you to stop mumbling and to speak more distinctly.
- When the witness continued to mumble, the judge asked him to speak up.
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383 | Transparent | - Window glass is transparent.
- Colonel Thomas is a man of transparent honesty and loyalty.
- The homicide was a transparent case of jealousy that got out of hand.
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384 | Excessive | - Pollution of the atmosphere is an excessive price to pay for so-called progress.
- Numerous attempts have been made to outlaw jet planes that make excessive noise.
- The inhabitants of Arizona are unaccustomed to excessive rain.
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385 | Roam | - In the days of the Wild West, outlaws roamed the country.
- A variety of animals once roamed our land.
- The bachelor promised his girlfriend that he would roam no more.
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386 | Subsequent | - Subsequent events proved that Sloan was right.
- Further explanations will be presented in subsequent lectures.
- Though the enemy forces resisted at first, they subsequently learned that their efforts were in vain.
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387 | Repetition | - The repetition of new words in this book will help you to learn them.
- Any repetition of such unruly behavior will be punished.
- After a repetition of his costly mistake, Jerry was fired from his jo
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388 | Amend | - It is time you amended your ways.
- Each time they amended the plan, they made it worse.
- Rather than amend the club’s constitution again, let us discard it and start afresh.
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389 | Promote | - Students who pass the test will be promoted to the next grade.
- An accurate knowledge of other cultures will promote good will among people of different backgrounds.
- Several bankers invested an enormous sum of money to promote the ide
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390 | Detest | - The world detests people who aren’t valiant.
- Wally was certain that his girlfriend’s parents would detest him because he had been a delinquent.
- I detest Chinese food but I won’t deprive you of the chance to eat it.
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391 | Recede | - As you ride past in a train, you have the unique feeling that houses and trees are receding.
- Mr. Ranford’s beard conceals his receding chin.
- Always cautious, Mr. Camhi receded from his former opinion.
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392 | Loyalty | - How can we provide job opportunities for all our graduates?
- Hal said he would bring the ball provided he would be allowed to pitch.
- The government is obligated, among other things, to provide for the common welfare and secure the blessings of peace for all citizens.
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393 | Warden | - The warden found himself facing two hundred defiant prisoners.
- A cautious warden always has to anticipate the possibility of an escape.
- When the journalists asked to meet with Warden Thomas, he sent word that he was sick.
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394 | Baggage | - When Wait unpacked his baggage, he found he had forgotten his radio.
- Mrs. Montez checked her baggage at the station and took the children for a walk.
- The modern army cannot afford to be slowed up with heavy baggage.
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395 | Obedient | - The obedient dog came when his master beckoned.
- Obedient to his father’s wishes, Guy did not explore any further.
- When parents make reasonable requests of them, the majority of my friends are obedient.
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396 | Partial | - We made a partial listing of the urgently needed supplies.
- Macy’s had a sale on a partial selection of its winter clothes.
- Using only a partial amount of his great speed, Jim Ryun surpassed all the other runners.
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397 | Majestic | - The lion is the most majestic creature of the jungle.
- In Greek mythology, Mt. Olympus was the majestic home of the gods.
- The graduates marched into the auditorium to the music of the majestic symphony.
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398 | Prior | - Prior to choosing his life’s vocation, Paul traveled to Indi
- Myrna was unhappy prior to meeting her beau.
- Samson had been a strong man prior to having his hair cut.
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399 | Occupant | - A feeble old woman was the only occupant of the shack.
- The will disclosed that the occupant of the estate was penniless.
- The occupant of the car beckoned us to follow him.
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400 | Redeem | - The property on which money has been lent is redeemed when the loan is paid back.
- My family was relieved to hear that the mortgage had been redeemed.
- Mr. Franklin promptly redeemed his promise to help us in time of need.
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401 | Candidate | - We can have a maximum of four candidates for the office of president.
- Each candidate for mayor seemed confident he would be victorious.
- The candidate took every precaution to avoid mentioning his opponent by name.
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402 | Idol | - This small metal idol illustrates the art of ancient Rome.
- John Wayne was the idol of many young people who liked cowboy movies.
- Scientists are still trying to identify this idol found in the ruins.
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403 | Wharf | - We watched the exhausted laborers unloading the cargo on the wharf.
- The lawyer insisted that his client was never seen near the wharf where the crime had taken place.
- Waiting at the wharf for the supply ships to unload was a starving multitude of people.
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404 | Lunatic | - The valor of the Vietnam veterans deserves the highest com me ndation.
- No one will dispute the valor of Washington’s men at Valley Forge.
- The fireman’s valor in rushing into the flaming house saved the occupants from a horrid fate.
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405 | Scorch | - The hot iron scorched the tablecloth.
- Farmers reported that their wheat was being scorched by the fierce rays of the sun.
- Mr. Regan gave the class a scorching lecture on proper behavior in the cafeteri
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406 | Quench | - Nick’s awkward motions betrayed his nervousness.
- Without realizing what he was doing, the talkative soldier betrayed his unit’s plans.
- The child’s eyes betrayed his fear of the fierce dog.
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407 | Clergy | - We try never to hinder the clergy as they perform their sacred tasks.
- Friar Tuck was a member of the clergy who loved a jolly jest.
- The majority of the clergy felt the new morality was a menace to society.
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408 | Fertile | - After the variety of bewildering experiences at the start of our trip, we were happy that the rest of the journey was uneventful.
- Our annual class outing proved quite uneventful.
- The meeting seemed uneventful but expert observers realized that important decisions were being made.
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409 | Pension | - Pensions are often paid because of long service, special merit, or injuries received.
- The pension is calculated on the basis of your last year’s income.
- Mrs. Colby pensioned off her employee after thirty years of loyal service.
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410 | Outlaw | - Congress has outlawed the sale of certain drugs.
- The best known outlaw of the American West was Jesse James.
- An animal which is cast out by the rest of the pack is known as an outlaw.
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411 | Radical | - The tendency to be vicious and cruel is a radical fault.
- We observe that the interest in radical views is beginning to subside.
- Because Richard was a radical, the Conservative Party would not accept him as a candidate.
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412 | Verdict | - The jury returned a verdict of guilty for the traitor.
- We were cautioned not to base our verdict on prejudice.
- Baffled by the verdict, the prosecutor felt that the evidence had been ignored.
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413 | Bait | - The secret of successful trout fishing is finding the right bait.
- How can you expect to bait Mike into running for the class presidency when he has already refused every appeal?
- Eddie is a good hunter because he knows the merit of each kind of bait for the different animals.
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414 | Architect | - The famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed his buildings to blend with their surroundings.
- An architect must have a knowledge of the materials that will be used in his structures.
- General Eisenhower was the architect of victory over the Nazis In World War 11.
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415 | Witty | - Mr. Carlson’s witty introduction qualifies him as a first-rate speaker.
- Fay is too slow to appreciate such witty remarks.
- The lawyer tried to prosecute the case by being witty and thereby entertaining the jury.
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416 | Site | - The agent insisted that the house had one of the best sites in town.
- We were informed by our guide that a monument would be built on the site of the historic battle.
- For the site of the new school, the committee preferred an urban location.
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417 | Reptile | - The lizard is a reptile with a very slender body.
- Reptiles are kept in the museum’s large hall.
- A crocodile is a reptile that is more nimble in the water than out of it.
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418 | Discard | - Anna casually discarded one boyfriend after another.
- Confident that he held a winning hand, Slim refused to discard anything.
- Asked why he had discarded his family traditions, Mr. Menzel remained mute.
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419 | Magnify | - A microscope is a magnifying glass.
- It seems that Mr. Steinmetz magnified the importance of the document in his possession.
- Some people have a tendency to magnify every minor fault in others.
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420 | Finance | - The new employee boasted of his skill in finance.
- Frank circulated the rumor that his uncle would finance his way through college.
- Mrs. Giles retained a lawyer to handle her finances.
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421 | Prosecute | - Drunken drivers should be prosecuted.
- The district attorney refused to prosecute the case for lack of evidence.
- The general prosecuted the war with vigor.
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422 | Depict | - The artist and the author both tried to depict the sunset’s beauty.
- Mr. Salinger depicted the juvenile character with great accuracy,
- The extent of the disaster can scarcely be depicted in words.
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423 | Drench | - A heavy rain drenched the campus, and the students had to dry out their wet clothing.
- The drenching rains resumed after only one day of sunshine.
- His fraternity friends tried to drench him but he was too clever for them.
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424 | Temperate | - The United States is mostly in the North Temperate Zone.
- All students received the appeal to be temperate and not to jump to conclusions in judging the new grading system.
- Mrs. Rollins commended her class for their temperate attitude when she announced the extra assignment.
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425 | Pauper | - The fire that destroyed his factory made Mr. Bloomson a pauper.
- The richest man is a pauper if he has no friends.
- Since he was once a pauper himself, Max is willing to help the needy whenever he can.
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426 | Vocation | - Red Smith’s vocation was as a journalist for the Times.
- Hiroko’s vocation turned into his life’s career.
- It is difficult to pick an appropriate vocation when you are in elementary school.
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427 | Dwindle | - Our supply of unpolluted water has dwindled.
- With no visible signs of their ship, hopes for the men’s safety dwindled with each passing hour.
- After the furious tempest, the dwindling chances of finding the raft vanished entirely.
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428 | Snub | - Darryllater apologized to Sally for snubbing her at the dance.
- Sandra was tormented by the thought that she might be snubbed by her classmates.
- I considered it a rude snub when I was not invited to the party.
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429 | Spontaneous | - The vast crowd burst into spontaneous cheering at the skillful play.
- Be cautious with these oily rags because they can break out in spontaneous flame.
- William’s spontaneous resentment at the mention of his sister was noted by the observant teacher.
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430 | Skim | - This soup will be more nourishing if you skim off the fat.
- I caught a glimpse of Mark and Marge skimming over the ice.
- Detective Corby, assigned to the homicide, was skimming through the victim’s book of addresses.
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431 | Surplus | - I demand that you heed what I say.
- Florence pays no heed to what the signs say.
- Take heed and be on guard against those who try to deceive you.
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432 | Culprit | - Who is the culprit who has eaten all the strawberries?
- The police caught the culprit with the stolen articles in his car.
- In the Sherlock Holmes story, the culprit turned out to be a snake.
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433 | Neutral | - It is logical to remain neutral in a violent argument between spouses.
- Switzerland was a neutral country in World War 11.
- Adolph did not reject the idea but remained neutral about it.
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434 | Matrimony | - Though matrimony is a holy state, our local governments still collect a fee for the marriage license.
- Because of lack of money, the sweetness of their matrimony turned sour.
- Some bachelors find it very difficult to give up their freedom for the blessings of matrimony.
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435 | Pacify | - Greg responded quickly to the question.
- My dog responds to every command I give him.
- Mrs. Cole responded to the medicine so well that she was better in two days.
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436 | Patriotic | - It is patriotic to accept your responsibilities to your country.
- The patriotic attitude of the captive led him to refuse to cooperate with the enemy.
- Nathan Hate’s patriotic statement has often been quoted: “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country."
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437 | Valor | - Our patriotic soldiers disputed every inch of ground during the battle.
- The losing team disputed the contest up until the final minute of play.
- Many occupants of the building were attracted by the noisy dispute.
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438 | Biography | - Our teacher recommended the biography of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
- The reading of a biography gives a knowledge of people and events that cannot always be obtained from history books.
- The biography of Malcolm X is a popular book in our school.
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439 | Squander | - Do not squander your money by buying what you cannot use.
- Because Freddy squandered his time watching television, he could not catch up on his homework.
- In his will, Mr. Larson warned his children not to squander their inheritance.
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440 | Lottery | - The merit of a lottery is that everyone has an equal chance.
- We thought that a lottery was an absurd way of deciding who should be the team captain.
- The rash young man claimed the lottery prize only to find he had misread his number.
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441 | Spouse | - When a husband prospers in his business, his spouse benefits also.
- The woman and her spouse relieved each other throughout the night at their child’s bedside.
- “May I bring my spouse to the office party?” Dorinda asked.
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442 | Exempt | - Our school exempts bright pupils from final exams.
- School property is exempt from most taxes.
- Juvenile offenders are not exempt from punishment.
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443 | Mythology | - The story of Proserpina and Ceres explaining the seasons is typical of Greek mythology.
- From a study of mythology we can conclude that the ancients were concerned with the wonders of nature.
- Ancient mythology survives to this day in popular expressions such as “Herculean task” or “Apollo Project”.
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444 | Municipal | - The state police assisted the municipal police in putting down the riot.
- There was only a mediocre turnout for the municipal elections.
- The municipal government placed a ban on parking during business hours.
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445 | Untidy | - The bachelor’s quarters were most untidy.
- We must start a clean-up campaign to keep the campus from being so untidy.
- Finding the house in such an untidy condition baffled us.
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446 | Coincide | - If these triangles were placed one on top of the other, they would coincide.
- Because Pete’s and Jim’s working hours coincide, and they live in the same vicinity, they depart from their homes at the same time.
- My verdict on the film coincides with Adele’s.
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447 | Debtor | - If I borrow a dollar from you, I am your debtor.
- As a debtor who had received many favors from the banker, Mr.Mertz was reluctant to testify against him.
- A gloomy debtor’s prison was once the fate of those who could not repay their loans.
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448 | Maim | - Auto accidents maim many persons each year.
- Though he went through an awesome experience in the crash, Fred was not seriously maimed.
- Car manufacturers insist that seat belts can prevent the maiming of passengers in the event of a crash.
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449 | Stationary | - A factory engine is stationary.
- The population of our town has been stationary for a decade.
- Caught in the middle of traffic, the frightened pedestrian remained stationary in the busy street.
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450 | Utensil | - Several utensils were untidily tossed about the kitchen.
- Edward’s baggage contained all the utensils he would need on the camping trip.
- Some people are so old-fashioned that they reject the use of any modern utensil.
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451 | Vertical | - It wasn’t easy to get the drunken man into a vertical position.
- The way to vote for your candidate is to pull the lever from the horizontal position to the vertical position.
- A circle surrounding a vertical line that ends in an inverted V is the well-known peace symbol.
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452 | Vermin | - One should try to eliminate all vermin from his or her house.
- Some reptiles eat vermin as their food.
- Although vermin are not always visible, they probably inhabit every house in the city.
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453 | Drought | - Adolescent vandals wrecked the cafeteri
- The vandals deliberately ripped the paintings from the wall.
- We could scarcely believe the damage caused by the vandals.
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454 | Cancel | - The stamp was only partially canceled.
- Because the first shipment contained defective parts, Mr. Zweben canceled the rest of the order.
- Having found just the right man for the job, Captain Mellides canceled all further interviews.
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455 | Complacent | - Senator Troy denounced the complacent attitude of the polluters of our air.
- How can you be complacent about such a menace?
- I was surprised that Martin was so complacent about his brief part in the play.
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456 | Placard | - Colorful placards announced an urgent meeting.
- Placards were placed throughout the neighborhood by rival groups.
- Numerous placards appeared around the city calling for volunteers.
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457 | Maximum | - Chris acknowledged that the maximum he had ever walked in one day was fifteen miles.
- We would like to exhibit this rare collection to the maximum number of visitors.
- The committee anticipated the maximum attendance of the first day of the performance.
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458 | Illegal | - It is illegal to reveal the names of juvenile delinquents.
- Bigamy is illegal in the United States.
- Mr. Worthington’s illegal stock manipulations led to his jail sentence.
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459 | Wad | - To decrease the effects of the pressure, the diver put wads of cotton in his ears.
- The officer challenged George to explain the wad of fifty dollars which he had in his pocket.
- Because the automatic firing mechanism was defective, the hunter had to wad the powder into the gun by hand.
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460 | Unstable | - Some unstable people may panic when they find themselves in trouble.
- I could detect that the drinking glass was unstable and about to fall.
- Cathy’s balance became unstable because she was very weary.
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461 | Juvenile | - My sister is known in the family as a juvenile delinquent.
- Paula is still young enough to wear juvenile fashions.
- Ellen used to devour “Cinderella” and other stories for juveniles.
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462 | Scald | - Do not neglect to scald the dishes before drying them.
- The scalding lava pouring from the mountain placed everyone in peril.
- By being hasty, Stella scalded her hand.
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463 | Epidemic | - All of the schools in the city were closed during the epidemic.
- The depiction of violence in the movies has reached epidemic proportions.
- During the epidemic we were forbidden to drink water unless it had been boiled.
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464 | Wasp | - When the wasps descended on the picnic, we ran in all directions.
- A swarm of wasps attacked us as we were reclining on the porch.
- The piercing sting of a wasp can be very painful.
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465 | Potential | - Mark has the potential of being completely rehabilitated.
- The coach felt his team had the potential to reach the finals.
- Destroying nuclear weapons reduces a potential threat to human survival.
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466 | Thrifty | - By being thrifty, Miss Benson managed to get along on her small income.
- A thrifty person knows that squandering money can lead to financial calamity.
- By thrifty use of their supplies, the shipwrecked sailors were able to survive for weeks.
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467 | Censor | - Some governments, national and local, censor books.
- The censor felt that fiction as well as other books should receive the stamp of approval before they were put on sale.
- Any mention of the former prime minister was outlawed by the censor.
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468 | Contagious | - Scarlet fever is contagious.
- I find that yawning is often contagious.
- Interest in the project was contagious, and soon all opposition to it collapsed.
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469 | Nominate | - Three times Bryant was nominated for office but he was never elected.
- The President nominated him for Secretary of State.
- Though Danny was nominated last, he emerged as the strongest candidate.
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470 | Ballot | - Clyde, confident of victory, dropped his ballot into the box.
- After we counted the ballots a second time, Leo’s victory was confirmed.
- To avoid embarrassing the candidates, we ballot instead of showing hands.
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471 | Legible | - Julia’s handwriting is beautiful and legible.
- Nancy hesitated in her reading because the words were scarcely legible.
- Our teacher penalizes us for compositions which are not legible.
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472 | Unearth | - The digging of the scientists unearthed a buried city.
- A plot to defraud the investors was unearthed by the F.I.
- The museum exhibited the vase which had been unearthed in Greece.
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473 | Vulnerable | - Achilles was vulnerable only in his heel.
- The investigator’s nimble mind quickly located the vulnerable spot in the defendant’s alibi.
- A vulnerable target for thieves is a solitary traveler.
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474 | Narcotic | - Opium is a powerful narcotic.
- We do not have adequate knowledge of the narcotic properties of these substances.
- The doctor prescribed a narcotic medicine to soothe the patient’s suffering.
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475 | Wobble | - Little Perry thrust his feet into the oversized shoes and wobbled over to the table.
- A baby wobbles when it begins to walk alone.
- Lacking experience on the high wire, the clown wobbled along until he reached the safety of the platform.
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476 | Uneventful | - A vein of lunacy seemed to run in the family.
- Mario’s wrist was severely cut by the rock, causing his vein to bleed heavily.
- Explorations disclosed the rich vein of copper in the mountain.
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477 | Delinquent | - The youthful delinquent tried to avoid going to jail.
- All delinquents are banned from the Student Council at school.
- If you are delinquent in paying your dues, you will be dropped from membership in the clu
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478 | Homicide | - The police were baffled as to who was responsible for the homicide.
- It took a crafty person to get away with that homicide.
- News of the homicide quickly circulated through our vicinity.
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479 | Awesome | - Tourists often hire guides.
- The Indian guided the hunters through the forest.
- Use the suggestions in the handbook as a study guide.
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480 | Cinema | - Censors have developed a rating system for the cinema.
- Today’s cinema is full of homicides and violence.
- A best-seller is often the source of cinema stories.
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481 | Miserly | - Being miserly with our natural resources will help us to live longer on this earth.
- A miserly person rarely has any friends.
- Silas Marner abandoned his miserly habits when Eppie came into his life.
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482 | Unify | - The team decided unanimously to abide by the captain’s ruling.
- Senator Ervin abided by his promise not to allow demonstrations in the committee room.
- My mother cannot abide dirt and vermin.
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483 | Disrupt | - Pam’s clowning disrupted the class every day.
- The storm disrupted the telephone lines throughout the are
- The collapse of the government disrupted the services we took for granted, such as mail delivery.
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484 | Adolescent | - In his adolescent years, the candidate claimed, he had undergone many hardships.
- There is a fiction abroad that every adolescent is opposed to tradition.
- Our annual Rock Festival attracts thousands of adolescents.
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485 | Beneficiary | - I was the beneficiary of $8,000 when my grandfather died.
- When the paintings were sold, the millionaire’s niece was the beneficiary.
- My brother was the beneficiary of excellent advice from his guidance counselor.
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486 | Vandal | - Rico’s excuse was a deliberate lie.
- My grandfather walks with deliberate steps.
- Judge Sirica deliberated for a week before making his decision known.
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487 | Bigamy | - Some people look upon bigamy as double trouble.
- Mr. Winkle, looking at his wife, thought bigamy was one crime he would never be guilty of.
- Some religious groups are in favor of bigamy even though it is against the law of the land.
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488 | Undernourished | - The undernourished child was so feeble he could hardly walk.
- There is evidence that even wealthy people are undernourished because they do not eat sufficient quantities of healthful foods.
- An infant who drinks enough milk will not be undernourished.
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489 | Commuter | - The average commuter would welcome a chance to live in the vicinity of his or her work.
- Have your commuter’s ticket verified by the conductor.
- A novel educational program gives college credit to commuters who listen to a lecture while they are traveling to work.
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490 | Vaccinate | - There has been a radical decline in polio since doctors began to vaccinate children with the Salk vaccine.
- The general population has accepted the need to vaccinate children against the once-dreaded disease.
- Numerous examples persist of people who have neglected to have their infants vaccinated.
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491 | Dejected | - His biography related that Edison was not dejected by failure.
- The defeated candidate felt dejected and scowled when asked for an interview.
- There is no reason to be dejected because we did not get any volunteers.
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492 | Morgue | - There is a slender chance that we can identify the body in the morgue.
- Bodies in the morgue are preserved by low temperatures.
- In the morgue of the New York Times there are biographies of most famous people.
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493 | Ventilate | - We ventilated the kitchen by opening the windows.
- The lungs ventilate the blood.
- There is merit in ventilating the topic of the prom before the entire senior class.
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494 | Parole | - The judge paroled the juvenile offenders on condition that they report to him every three months.
- Since the prisoner has been rehabilitated, his family is exploring the possibility of having him paroled.
- The fugitive gave his parole not to try to escape again.
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495 | Oral | - An oral agreement is not enough; we must have a written promise.
- Oral surgery is necessary to penetrate to the diseased root.
- His unique oral powers made Lincoln a man to remember.
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496 | Upholstery | - Our old sofa was given new velvet upholstery.
- The Browns’ upholstery was so new that we were wary about visiting them with the children.
- Thirty-five dollars was the estimate for changing the upholstery on the dining-room chairs.
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497 | Drastic | - The police took drastic measures to end the crime wave.
- The most drastic changes in centuries have taken place during our life-time.
- In the interests of justice, drastic action must be taken.
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498 | Jeopardize | - Soldiers jeopardize their lives in war.
- Mr. Marcos revised his opinion of police officers after two of them had jeopardized their lives to save his drowning child.
- Though it jeopardized his chance for a promotion, Mr. Rafael ventured to criticize his boss.
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499 | Rehabilitate | - The old house was rehabilitated at enormous expense.
- The former criminal completely rehabilitated himself and was respected by all.
- This wing of the house must be rehabilitated promptly, as there is a danger, it will collapse.
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500 | Obesity | - Obesity is considered a serious disease.
- The salesman tactfully referred to Jack’s obesity as stoutness.
- At the medical convention the topic discussed was the prevention of obesity.
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501 | Penalize | - The Detroit Lions were penalized fifteen yards for their rough play.
- We were penalized for not following tradition.
- Mrs. Robins penalized us for doing the math problem in ink.
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502 | Coeducational | - There has been a massive shift to coeducational schools.
- Coeducational institutions, once thought to have a disruptive effect, have been found to be beneficial.
- In choosing a college, Ned leans toward schools which are coeducational.
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503 | Chiropractor | - The chiropractor tried to relieve the pain by manipulating the spinal column.
- Mrs. Lehrer confirmed that a chiropractor had been treating her.
- The chiropractor recommended hot baths between treatments.
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504 | Preoccupied | - Getting to school in time for the test preoccupied Judy’s mind.
- My boss is always preoccupied with ways of cutting down on the workers’ lateness.
- Charity cases preoccupied Mrs. Reynaldo’s attention.
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