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stationary, not moving
A child's reading level should not remain static; it should change and grow. |
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not rational, without reason, unpredictable
It is irrational to be afraid of jello because jello is harmless. |
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stubbornly opinionated
It is difficult to have a conversation with a dogmatic person because they cannot listen to another person's opinion. |
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hard to catch
The elusive thief was hard for the police to catch; he was always a step ahead of them. |
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to make easy, to help
Using flashcards can facilitate a study session. |
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repetitive, unnecessary
It is redundant to send an e-mail and then make a phone call with the same information. |
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unexpected in a twisted way
It was ironic when I skipped class, and my teacher showed up in the bathroom where I was hiding. |
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like a dictator
My mother's authoritarian personality makes it hard to negotiate. |
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notorious, famous for doing something bad
Jack the Ripper was notorious for murdering young women. |
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to settle through negotiation
The class and teacher compromised on the homework, and they only had to do every other problem. |
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