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opposition, hostility
a. The people were so mean; you could cut the antagonism in the room with a knife. |
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to make happen quickly
a. Many Christmas packages will be expedited during the holiday season, so they get there on time. |
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to add details, exaggerate
a. Sky embellished her story to make it more interesting for her audience. |
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to condemn, speak out against
a. Adam denounced homework and tried to get his classmates to stop doing it with him. |
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unclear, not well known
a. When a student finds a concept obscure, he should immediately see a teacher for clarification. |
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lack of emotion, lack of interest
a. The apathetic student moped around the building, driving teachers crazy. |
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unclear
a. The ambiguous directions caused many students to complete the test incorrectly. |
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| a. Mrs. Williams has a constant fervent desire for chocolate. |
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wandering homeless person
a. Pitman boro has laws to keep vagrants out of the downtown area. |
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to weaken, to wear away at the foundation
a. The misbehaving student undermined the teacher’s control of the class by continually interrupting, even after he was asked to stop. |
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