Inside Story Flashcards

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Adept (a)very skilled; expertThe animal is an adept performer.

Adept

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Adorn (v)to decorate or add beauty to;

enhanceStatues adorn the temple walls.

Adorn

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Aflame (a)on fire

The woods were all aflame.

Aflame

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Aggravated (a)annoyed or irritated

Aggravated by our request, heglared at us.

Aggravated

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Aghast (a)struck by shock or amazement

She was aghast when she saw thedamage.

Aghast

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Agility (n)the ability to move quickly and

easilyShe possessed remarkable agility.

Agility

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Ailing (a)unwell; sickly

The teddy bear looked as if it wereailing.

Ailing

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Alight (v)to settle down, as after a flight

The eagle prepared to alight onthe branch.

Alight

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Aloft (a)in the air or flying

The rider and his bike were aloft for several seconds.

Aloft

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Alpine (a)pertaining to the Alps or other high

mountainse live in an alpine village.

Alpine

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Amused (a)entertained; made to laugh or

smileThey were highly amused by the

!oke.

Amused

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Apparel (n)clothing, especially outerwear The dog had been dressed in

winter apparel.

Apparel

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Apprehension (n)fearful or uneasy anticipation;

dread"aircuts filled him with

apprehension.

Apprehension

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Arachnid (n)a type of arthropod (spiders,

scorpions, mites)Some arachnids have fangs.

Arachnid

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Arid (a)extremely dry

The desert was hot and arid.

Arid

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Ascending (a)going or moving upward

The ascending steps led to acastle.

Ascending

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Asylum (n)an institution for the care of the

mentally illThe man was put into an asylum.

Asylum

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Asymmetrical (a)not identical on both sides of a

central lineith only one side shaved, he had

an asymmetrical appearance.

Asymmetrical

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Attire (n)clothes, especially fine ones

The dog was wearing evening attire.

Attire

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Auburn (a)a reddish or golden brown color

She shook her auburn hair.

Auburn

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Auditory (a)relating to hearing

e tested the dog#s auditory senses.

Auditory

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Badgered (a)nagged or pestered

"e was constantly badgered.

Badgered

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Bale (n)a large bundle

$ales of hay covered the field.

Bale

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Bare (v)to expose

The wolf bared its teeth

Bare

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Bask (v)to expose oneself to or to en!oy

warmthThe dog basked in the sunlight.

Bask

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Bawl (v)to cry loudly

The baby began to bawl.

Bawl

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Bay (n)a deep howl

e could hear the animal#s bay asif it were right beside us.

Bay

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Beam (v)to smile brightly

The man beamed with pleasure.

Beam

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Bedraggled (a)wet or limp as if dragged through

mud or water The rainstorm left the parrot

bedraggled.

Bedraggled

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Beefy (a)muscular and heavily built

"e is a big, beefy guy.

Beefy

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Bejeweled (a)decorated with !ewels or !ewel like

stonesThe shoe was heavily be!eweled.

Bejeweled

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Beret (n)a flat, round cap

The %renchman wore a beret.

Beret

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Berserk (a)crazed in a violent or destructive

way"e suddenly went berserk and

starting screaming.

Berserk

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Bizarre (a)strikingly strange

"er taste in dress was bi&arre.

Bizarre

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Bleak (a)bare and often windswept;

cheerlessThe bleak landscape depressed

me.

Bleak

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Bluff (n)a cliff with a broad, steep frontThe monastery lies on top of a

bluff

Bluff

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Blustery (a)blowing in strong gusts

The blustery winds caught us by surprise.

Blustery

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Bovine (a)of or like a cow

A pair of bovine eyes stared at me.

Bovine

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Brawn (n)muscular strength and power "e showed off his brawn by

striking a pose.

Brawn

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Breach (n)a gap, tear, or break

The accident caused an enormousbreach.

Breach

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Breaker (n)a wave that breaks up into foam

The water swelled into a massivebreaker.

Breaker

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Brooch (n)a piece of !ewelry that can be

pinned to clothing'y grandmother gave me her

brooch.

Brooch

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Buck (v)to leap in order to throw a rider off "he horse bucked violently, but the

cowboy stayed on#

Buck

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Bulwark (n)a wall built for defense

The sandbags formed a bulwark against flooding.

Bulwark

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Buoyancy (n)the ability to float in water

A high level of salt in water givesswimmers buoyancy.

Buoyancy

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Bust (n)a sculpture showing the head and

shouldersThree busts were displayed on the

patio.

Bust

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Bustling (a)having noisy and energetic activity

The train station was bustling.

Bustling

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Cadaver (n)the body of a dead human beingo you think that#s a picture of an

actual cadaver

Cadaver

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Calamity (n)a terrible disaster

The tsunami was a calamity for thecity.

Calamity

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Canopy (n)the cover formed by trees$

branchesThe trees in the park provide a

lovely canopy.

Canopy

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Capsize (v)to turn bottom up; to overturn

The canoe capsi&ed in the roughwater.

Capsize

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Caravan (n)a group traveling together for

protectionThe caravan made its way through

the desert.

Caravan

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Carcass (n)the dead body of an animal

The mouse had become a dried*up carcass.

Carcass

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Caress (v)to touch or stroke with affection"e gently caressed the horse.

Caress

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Carp (n)a type of fish found in ponds and

riversThe carp gasped for breath.

Carp

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Cascade (n)a waterfall or series of waterfalls

over steep rocksThe water rushes through several

cascades.

Cascade

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Cask (n)a container like a barrel, intended

to hold liquids A number of casks were stored in

the cellar.

Cask

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Casualty (n)a person who is killed or in!ured in

an accident+n the i&ard of -&, a wicked witch is a casualty of the storm.

Casualty

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Catwalk (n)a narrow, elevated walkway

A catwalk led into the ice cave.

Catwalk

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Cavern (n)a cave or large compartment of a

cave A group of tourists walked through

the cavern.

Cavern

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Cerebral (a)involving the brain or intellect

hess is a cerebral sport.

Cerebral

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Chalet (n)a dwelling resembling a ski lodge

The chalet was located in theSwiss Alps.

Chalet

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Chamber (n)a room in a house or apartment,

often a bedroomThe chamber contained a large

bed.

Chamber

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Chateau (n)a castle or fortress, especially in

%ranceThe chateau was magnificent.

Chateau

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Chums (n)good friends

They were chums and were oftenseen together.

Chums

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Clamor (v)to express desire by making loud

noisesThe baby birds clamored for food.

Clamor

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Cluttered (a)filled with scattered things

-ver the years, her office had become cluttered with papers.

Cluttered

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Comical (a)funny or amusing

She was comical with her glasseson.

Comical

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Commode (n)a toilet

Somehow the cat got into thecommode.

Commode

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Compact (a)taking up little space

That car has a compact si&e.

Compact

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Conch (n)a type of shell

A big conch lay on the sand.

Conch

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Congested (a)overcrowded or overfilled

"ong 0ong is one of the most congested cities in the world.

Congested

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Congregate (v)to come together in large numbersThe flamingos congregated in the

lake

Congregate

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Conjurer (n)a wizard or sorceress

"e pretended to be a con!urer.

Conjurer

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Contorted (a)twisted out of shape

"er reflection was contorted.

Contorted

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Corridor (n)a narrow hallway

The corridor had been painted green.

Corridor

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Cower (v)to cringe or crouch in fear

The dog cowered in the corner.

Cower

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Cross (a)angry and annoyed

+ must have done something bad,because she looked cross.

Cross

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Culinary (a)relating to cooking or the kitchen

She taught a culinary class.

Culinary

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Dapper (a)neat and stylish in dress

"e looked dapper in his pinstriped suit and hat.

Dapper

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Dappled (a)spotted

e have three dappled horses.

Dappled

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Dashing (a)elegant in appearance and manner

Dashing

Dashing

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Defiance (n)bold resistance or opposition to

authorityefiance showed in her eyes.

Defiance

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Delusion (n)a false belief or opinion

She has the delusion that aliensare trying to read her mind.

Delusion

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Dentures (n)a full or partial set of artificial teeth

'y grandfather removes hisdentures every night.

Dentures

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Desolate (a)&eserted and lifeless

The landscape was bare and desolate.

Desolate

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Deter (v)to discourage

The sign was obviously meant todeter intruders.

Deter

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Diagnostic (a)used in identifying a problemThe diagnostic test showed

nothing wrong.

Diagnostic

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Dilapidated (a)fallen into disrepair

The mansion had become adilapidated ruin.

Dilapidated

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Distort (v)to twist out of shape

The fishbowl distorted her reflection, making her face look

huge.

Distort

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Distraught (a)deeply upset

"e was distraught when hereceived the news.

Distraught

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Distressed (a)having anxiety or mental suffering

She said she was fine, but wecould see she was distressed.

Distressed

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Diverge (v)to branch off

The road diverged into two paths.

Diverge

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Douse (v)to splash with water; to drench+ doused my sister with water.

Douse

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Dreary (a)having little cheer; depressing"eavy pollution and little sun

made the area dreary.

Dreary

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Eerie (a)strange, mysterious, or frightening At night, the graveyard was eerie

Eerie

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Elated (a)very happy or proud

The fisherman was elated by hisbig catch.

Elated

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Elementary (a)easy; not complicated

The math equation was anelementary one.

Elementary

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Emit (v)to send forth; release

'ount St. "elen#s emitted a small amount of ash and steam.

Emit

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Encumbered (a)loaded down with something;

burdenedThe animal was encumbered by its

load.

Encumbered

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Endorsement (n)support or approval

"e gave us his enthusiastic endorsement.

Endorsement

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Engrossed (a)absorbed in somethingThe cat was completely

engrossed.

Engrossed

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Engulf (v)to swallow up; cover completely

%lames engulfed the trees.

Engulf

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Ensemble (n)an outfit with more than one

elementThe dog was forced to wear the

ensemble.

Ensemble

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Enticed (a)attracted or tempted

Th pets were enticed by thehamburger.

Enticed

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Enveloped (a)wrapped up in a covering

The raccoon was enveloped in theblanket.

Enveloped

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E hilarated (a)excited or stimulated; made !oyfulThe boy was e2hilarated by the

ride.

E hilarated

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E pedition (n)a !ourney or voyage made for a

specific purposeThe scientists made an e2pedition

to Alaska to study wildlife.

E pedition

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E pel (v)to breathe out

The man e2pelled smoke.

E pel

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E pressive (a)clearly showing thoughts or

emotionsShe is an e2pressive baby3 you

can see everything she is feeling.

E pressive

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!acets (n)the flat, polished surfaces of a cut

gemThe diamond had many facets.

!acets

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!amished (a)extremely hungry

The poor dog was famished.

!amished

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!au (a)artificial or imitation; fake

The coats looked real, but they were made of fau2 fur.

!au

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!estive (a)appropriate for a festival or

celebration A Santa hat made the penguin

look festive.

!estive

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!labbergasted (a)speechless with amazement;

astonishedThe man was flabbergasted when

smoke appeared.

!labbergasted

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!lamboyant (a)bold or showy

The performer wore a flamboyant costume.

!lamboyant

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!lounder (v)to struggle clumsily

The baby duck floundered helplessly.

!lounder

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!lustered (a)nervous or confused; thrown off

balanceThe babysitter became flustered when she couldn#t remember the

house#s address.

!lustered

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!oliage (n)the leaves of a plant or tree

Those trees have beautiful foliagein the fall.

!oliage

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!orbidding (a)frightening or threatening;

suggesting danger The sign that had seemed so

funny during the day now looked forbidding.

!orbidding

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!oyer (n)a hall or room in a building near an

entrancee found ourselves in a large

foyer.

!oyer

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!renzied (a)violently excited or frantic

The driver was fren&ied withanger.

!renzied

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!ret (v)to express worry or annoyance

hen she fretted about something, she chewed her nails.

!ret

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!rilly (a)having a lot of ruffles

She wore a frilly dress.

!rilly

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!rock (n)a dress

Someone had put a frock on thedog

!rock

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!rolic (v)to behave playfully; romp

The polar bear frolicked in the sun.

!rolic

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"ame (n)wild animals that are hunted for

sport or foodThe dog always brought game

directly to his master.

"ame

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"aping (a)wide open, as in a hole

The photo shows a cat and doll with gaping mouths

"aping

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"arb (n)clothing, often specialized

The common garb of a $uddhist monk in some countries is a yellow

or orange cloth.

"arb

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"arnish (n)something placed around food to

add decorationThe chef used mint as a garnish

for the meal.

"arnish

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"awky (a)appearing awkward or clumsy A drinking giraffe often looks

gawky.

"awky

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"aze (v)to look or stare at something

The little girl ga&ed at the flower.

"aze

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"lacial (a)extremely cold

The glacial temperature kept theice from melting.

"lacial

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"lee (n)great delight or satisfaction

She waved her racquet with glee.

"lee

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"loomy (a)very sad

"er mood was gloomy.

"loomy

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"narled (a)bent or twisted

The tree was old and gnarled.

"narled

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"osling (n)a young goose

The gosling walked through the park looking for its mother.

"osling

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"ourd (n)the hard shelled fruit of certain

plants+ bought three gourds.

"ourd

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"rave (a)serious or solemn

"e wore a grave e2pression.

"rave

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"rimy (a)dirty; covered with dirt or sootThe girl#s face was grimy from

playing in the dirt.

"rimy

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"risly (a)gruesome or horrible

The haunted house featured several grisly sights.

"risly

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"rove (a)a group of trees without

undergrowthe came across a small grove.

"rove

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"uffaw (n)a loud laugh

The horse appeared to let out aguffaw.

"uffaw

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"ush (v)to flow out forcefully, often in large

amountsater gushed down the waterfall.

"ush

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#aste (n)hurry or rush

+n his haste to get to work, he took a shortcut.

#aste

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#aughty (a)arrogant or snobbish

She gave me a haughty look.

#aughty

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#elm (n)a wheel or device by which a ship

is steeredThe captain was at the ship#s

helm.

#elm

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#ieroglyphics (n)a system of writing with symbols

Ancient 4gyptians used hieroglyphics.

#ieroglyphics

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#ilt (n)the handle of a sword or similar

weaponThe sword#s hilt had a cool design.

#ilt

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#omey (a)like home; cozy

The inn felt homey.

#omey

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#ulking (a)so large as to appear clumsy

A hulking rhino stood before me.

#ulking

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#umble (a)simple, not fancy or of high quality

"e lived in a humble cottage by the sea.

#umble

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#ysterical (a)uncontrollably emotional, often

from fear The man became hysterical every

time he saw a bug.

#ysterical

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$dle (a)not working; inactive or doing

nothing"e was often idle in the afternoon.

$dle

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$mmerse (v)to thrust or throw into liquid, often

completelyThe monkeys immersed

themselves in the hot springs.

$mmerse

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$mmobile (a)not moving; motionless

The patient lay immobile on theoperating table.

$mmobile

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$nclined (a)sloping or slanted

+taly#s 5eaning Tower of 6isa isinclined to one side.

$nclined

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$nquiring (a)as if asking a question; searching

She gave me an inquiring look.

$nquiring

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$rrigate (v)to water land

The farmer frequently irrigated hisland.

$rrigate

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%alopy (n)an old, unreliable car

+ love my car, but + have to admit that it#s a !alopy.

%alopy

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%owls (n)the flesh under the lower !aw

-ur dog#s !owls hang down like pouches.

%owls

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&abyrinth (n)a system of interconnecting paths;

a mazeThe hedges form a labyrinth.

&abyrinth

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&oaf (v)to lounge around in a lazy way

The squirrel loafed in the shade.

&oaf

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&ofty (a)extending high in the air; towering6eru#s 'achu 6icchu has a lofty

location.

&ofty

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&oiter (v)to hang around an area without

much purposeThe man loitered in the alley.

&oiter

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&oom (v)to come into view as large; to

appear magnifiedThe statue loomed above us.

&oom

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&urk (v)to move in a sneaky way

The strange figure lurked in theshadows.

&urk

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'aimed (a)having a part of the body disabled

or disfiguredThe cat had been maimed in an

accident.

'aimed

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'angled (a)mutilated or disfigured

The accident left the car mangled.

'angled

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'aniacal (a)suggesting craziness; typical of a

maniac"e gave us a maniacal smile.

'aniacal

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'arina (n)a place where boats are dockedThe marina was lit up at night.

'arina

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'asquerade (n)a celebration in which elegant

costumes are wornThey wore similar costumes to the

masquerade.

'asquerade

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'atador (n)a bullfighter

The matador waved the red cape.

'atador

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'eager (a)small in amount or quality

"is meager dinner would not havefed even a child.

'eager

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'edieval (a)pertaining to the 'iddle Ages ( *

to + * A#&#)"he picture portrays a medieval

scene#

'edieval

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'elancholy (a)sad or unhappy

The dogs at the pound looked melancholy.

'elancholy

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'iscellaneous (a)having a variety of kinds

The picture showed amiscellaneous group of bags.

'iscellaneous

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'odest (a)limited in size; not showy

The house was an e2tremely modest one.

'odest

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'oored (a)fixed in place by cables or the likeThe ship was moored at the dock.

'oored

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'ount (n)a means of transportation, usually

a horse"er mount was large and well*

groomed.

'ount

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'uzzle (n)the !aws, mouth, and nose of some

animalsThe animal thrust its mu&&le

toward us.

'uzzle

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(autical (a)having to do with ships, sailors, or

navigationThe portrait had a nautical theme.

(autical

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(estle (v)to settle snugly

A rat nestled between the fence#sbars.

(estle

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(eurotic (a)affected with an emotional problem

'y cousin can seem neurotic at times.

(eurotic

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(umerous (a)very many

7umerous photographs lay scattered on the floor.

(umerous

(uzzle (v)to rub or push gently with the noseThe colt nu&&led its mother.

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(uzzle

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)ffbeat (a)unusual; different from what is

expected+ found the doctor a little offbeat.

)ffbeat

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)vercast (a)cloudy

+t was a stormy and overcast day.

)vercast

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)verkill (n)an excess of what is needed or

necessary+f you want to catch a very small fish, that bait might be overkill.

)verkill

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*atriotic (a)having or showing love for one$s

country"e posed for a very patriotic*

looking portrait.

*atriotic

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*aunch (n)a protruding stomach; potbelly"e was developing a paunch.

*aunch

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*edestrian (n)a person who is walking on foot

The pedestrians crossed the busy road.

*edestrian

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*ediatrician (n) A doctor who specializes in the

care of babiesThe pediatrician checked the

baby#s heartbeat.

*ediatrician

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*eer (v)to peep out

The baby kangaroo peered out of the pouch.

*eer

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*elt (n)the skin of an animal with hair or

fur still on itThe wolf pelt scared me for !ust a

moment.

*elt

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*eppy (a)lively or energetic

The dog was suddenly as peppy as a puppy.

*eppy

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*etrified (a)scared to death

The petrified cat hid in thesuitcase.

*etrified

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*lumage (n)a bird$s feathers

The parrot displayed colorful plumage.

*lumage

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*opulous (a)full of inhabitants

+ndia#s $lue ity is populous.

*opulous

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*osterior (n)the rear or back end of an animal

or personThe photograph showed the posteriors of three &ebras.

*osterior

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*recipitation (n)liquid falling to the earth, such as

rain or snowThe precipitation made it hard to

see clearly out the window.

*recipitation

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*redicament (n)a difficult situation

The animal was left in a predicament.

*redicament

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*reen (v)to clean or trim feathers with the

beakThe flamingo preened itself.

*reen

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*revail (v)to triumph over or against

someone or somethingShe prevailed over the mountain.

*revail

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*rominent (a)sticking out; immediately

noticeableToucans have prominent beaks.

*rominent

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*ucker (v)to gather something together into a

fold"e puckered his lips and then

kissed the dog.

*ucker

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+uench (v)to satisfy (thirst, desire, etc#)

The &ebras quenched their thirst.

+uench

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,adiant (a)bright with !oy; glowing

The girl#s e2pression was radiant.

,adiant

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,ant (v)to speak violently or in a wild way"e ranted about the evils of office

work.

,ant

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,eceptacle (n)a container or device that holds

somethingThat looks like a receptacle of

some kind.

,eceptacle

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,eckless (a)very careless; unconcerned about

consequencesThe reckless driver was drinking

and driving.

,eckless

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,ecline (v)to lean or lie back

"e reclined in his seat.

,ecline

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,ecoil (v)to move back in fear, horror, or

disgust

She recoiled when the dentist approached

,ecoil

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,ejoice (v)to express great !oy

"e re!oiced when he won thelottery.

,ejoice

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,elish (v)to greatly en!oy

The boys relished the chips and queso.

,elish

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,emedy (n)something that cures or relieves a

problemShe gave me a remedy for my

cough.

,emedy

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,eprimand (n)a criticism, usually from someone

in authority'y boss gave me a reprimand for

poor work performance.

,eprimand

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,estless (a)unable to rest, relax, or stay still

The restless child kept getting upin the night.

,estless

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,etract (v)to draw back or in

The frightened tortoise retracted its head and legs.

,etract

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,etro (a)suggestive of an earlier fashion in

hair or clothes"er style was retro.

,etro

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,oost (v)to rest, sit, or sleep on a perch

The bird roosted on our snowman#s nose.

,oost

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,oot -for. (v)to cheer on; to encourage by

cheeringThey were rooting for their team.

,oot -for.

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,uffle (v)to raise (feathers)

The macaw ruffled its feathers.

,uffle

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,upture (v)to break or burst

The hose suddenly ruptured.

,upture

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,ural (a)of or having to do with the country

e en!oy rural areas.

,ural

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/avor (v)to taste or smell something with

pleasureShe savored the smell of the

chocolate.

/avor

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/cepter (n)a rod used as a symbol of authority

6riests, military leaders, royalty,and nobles once carried scepters.

/cepter

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/cowl (v)to wrinkle the face in displeasure;

frown"e scowled at us when we told

him it was nap time.

/cowl

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/cuffle (n)to fight or struggle in a confused or

rough way/cuffle

/cuffle

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/eafarer (n)a sailor or traveler on the sea

"e pretended he was a seafarer sailing the ocean.

/eafarer

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/heen (n)the shine of reflected light

The bird#s coat had a bluish sheen.

/heen

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/heer (a)of thin texture; able to be seen

throughThe sheer curtains allowed a lot of

light into the room.

/heer

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/ilhouette (n)the outline of something

The golfer#s silhouette could beseen in front of the setting sun.

/ilhouette

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/lab (n)a thick slice of something

The cat eyed the slab of meat.

/lab

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/leek (a)graceful; streamlined

The sports car had sleek lines.

/leek

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/leuth (n)a detective

"e liked pretending he was asleuth.

/leuth

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/lovenly (a)untidy or unclean in one$s habits

6igs are often thought of asslovenly.

/lovenly

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/lumber (v)to sleep

The dog and + slumbered throughthe early morning.

/lumber

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/neer (n)a facial expression that shows

disgust-sing some props, the actor

practiced his sneer#

/neer

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/olitary (a)without others; singlee saw a solitary tree.

/olitary

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/olitude (n)the state of being alone

"e en!oyed the view in solitude.

/olitude

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/omber (a)extremely serious

"is somber e2pression made uswonder what was wrong.

/omber

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/ound (v)to produce a sound

"e sounded the horn.

/ound

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/ow (v)to scatter (seed) over land; to plant'y neighbor was sowing seeds in

her garden.

/ow

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/pacious (a)containing a lot of space or room

They have a spacious living room.

/pacious

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/taged (a)planned in order to produce an

impression+ think that photo was staged**cats

can#t play chess/

/taged

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/tagnant (a)foul from not flowing (as in water)

The water appeared stagnant.

/tagnant

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/tamp (v)to hit by stepping down hard

The man stamped the ground.

/tamp

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/tature (n)the height of a human or animal

"e frequently measured hisstature.

/tature

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/tench (n)a bad smell; a stink

The diapers gave off a strong stench.

/tench

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/teward (n)an employee in charge of

somethingThe wine steward carried the

bottle and glasses.

/teward

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/trewn (a)to be scattered or sprinkled over a

surface8ose petals were strewn across

the floor.

/trewn

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/triking (a)attractive or impressive

4ven though + know it#s fake, that image is still striking.

/triking

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/troll (v)to walk in a casual way

The woman strolled along thebeach.

/troll

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/ubmerged (a)below the surface of something

(often water)"e was submerged in the balls.

/ubmerged

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/ubterranean (a)underground

e studied the subterranean rock formations.

/ubterranean

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/uckle (v)to take milk at the breast or udder;

nurse All but one of the piglets suckled.

/uckle

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/ummit (n)the highest point, as of a hill or

mountainTwo of the climbers reached the

summit.

/ummit

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/uspended (a)hung from above

The baby appeared to besuspended from the ceiling.

/uspended

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0aunt (v)to make fun of in a particularly

mean way-ne of the girls taunted her.

0aunt

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0errace (n)a deck or balcony

The terrace overlooked the sea.

0errace

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0oddler (n)a young child learning to walkThe toddler took a few steps.

0oddler

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0ote (v)to carry

She was toting a number of bags.

0ote

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0rain (n)a part of a dress or robe that drags

on the ground"er dress has a long train.

0rain

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0ranquility (n)calmness or stillness;

peacefulnessShe en!oyed the tranquility.

0ranquility

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0raverse (v)to cross over or pass through

The hikers traversed themountainous area.

0raverse

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0reacherous (a)violating trust; deceptive

A treacherous person pretends tobe a friend and then betrays trust.

0reacherous

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0umultuous (a)wild or violent

The tumultuous waves crashed against the shore.

0umultuous

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0urban (n)a type of headwear

The man wore an orange turban.

0urban

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0urbulent (a)full of commotion; having wildly

irregular motionThe turbulent waters tossed the

boat around.

0urbulent

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1nderhanded (a)not straightforward; deceptive

"is methods were underhanded.

1nderhanded

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1nshod (a)without shoes

"er feet were unshod.

1nshod

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1rban (a)having to do with or characteristic

of citiese looked down at the urban

scene.

1rban

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2acant (a)unoccupied

The hospital bed was vacant.

2acant

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2ast (a)of great size or range

'y father planted a vast field of lavender.

2ast

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2ista (n)a view, esp# one seen through a

passagewaye en!oyed the vista.

2ista

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2ulnerable (a)capable of being hurt or wounded$aby seals which cannot yet swimare vulnerable and cannot defend

themselves.

2ulnerable

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3ake (n)the track of waves left by a boat

The boat left a medium*si&ed wake as it moved through the

water.

3ake

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3allow (v)to roll around in mud, snow, or

something similar The &ebra wallowed in the dirt.

3allow

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3eathered (a)worn by exposure to weather

4ven though it wasn#t very old, thebarn was weathered.

3eathered

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3hirlpool (n)water that is moving fast in a

circular motione couldn#t tell what caused the

sudden whirlpool.

3hirlpool

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3ithered (a)dried or shriveled up

A withered rose lay on the table.

3ithered

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3rath (n)fierce anger

+ was the victim of his wrath.

3rath

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