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to have an effect on
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something that is brought about by a cause
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a slope that angles upward
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agreement
asCent-asSent |
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everyone or everything is ready
all ready-already |
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by this time
all ready-already |
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everyone in a group
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entirely, completely
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a structure used in worship
altAr-altEr |
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to change
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to carry or support
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to expose
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a leading or governing city
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a building that houses a state's lawmakers
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to use as an example; to quote
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a location
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an element that completes
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a remark of appreciation
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a body of people assembled for advice
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advice
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a slope that angles downward
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disagreement
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ceasing to live
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coloring a fabric
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forward in place or time
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the element in a series that is next after the third element
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chief or leader
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a belief or a rule of conduct
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not moving
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paper for writing letters
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belonging to them
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contraction of they are
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in that place
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indicates movement or intent
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something that has two units
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belonging to whom
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contraction of who is
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belonging to you
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contraction of you are
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Peace is a natural _____ of trade. War _______ trade in various ways.
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effect ; affects
Affect is usually a verb meaning "to influence." Effect is usually a noun meaning "result." When used as a verb, effect means "to cause." |
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| In London, the weather would ______ me negatively. The constant drizzle had a bad ______ on my disposition. |
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affect ; effect
Affect is usually a verb meaning "to influence." Effect is usually a noun meaning "result." When used as a verb, effect means "to cause." |
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| If you want to______ change in Washington, you have to vote. |
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effect
Affect is usually a verb meaning "to influence." Effect is usually a noun meaning "result." When used as a verb, effect means "to cause." |
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The shuttle sliced through the clouds and continued its thundering _____ into space.
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ascent
The noun ascent means the act of rising or climbing, an advancement. |
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After much discussion, the class finally reached _____ on a course of action.
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assent
The noun assent means agreement. As a verb, assent means to agree or concur. |
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Our bags have ____ been inspected. We are ______ to board the plane.
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already ; all ready
The phrase all ready means "completely prepared." Already is an adverb meaning "previously" or "by this time." |
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When 50 Elvis impersonators appeared ___________ at Windsor Palace, the queen observed that this was "___________ inappropriate."
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all together ; altogether
The phrase all together (two words) refers to people or things gathered in one place. The adverb altogether (one word) means entirely or wholly. |
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I feel sure that no girl would go to the _____ if she knew all.
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altar
The noun altar refers to the table in churches where religious ceremonies are carried out. The verb alter means to change, modify, or adjust. |
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The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can ____ their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.
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alter
The noun altar refers to the table in churches where religious ceremonies are carried out. The verb alter means to change, modify, or adjust. |
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Food, clothing, and shelter are the ___ necessities of life.
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bare
The adjective bare means plain, empty, or without clothing or covering.
As a verb, bear means to carry, possess, produce, support, or tolerate |
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The engineers tested every bridge with strain gauges to make sure they could safely ______ the load.
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bear
The adjective bare means plain, empty, or without clothing or covering.
As a verb, bear means to carry, possess, produce, support, or tolerate |
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About midnight I was awakened by footsteps and the sound of a _____sniffing my backpack.
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bear
The adjective bare means plain, empty, or without clothing or covering.
As a verb, bear means to carry, possess, produce, support, or tolerate |
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The dome of the United States ________ may well be the most famous man-made landmark in America.
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Capitol
Capitol refers to the building in which a legislative assembly meets. (Remember that the o in capitol is like the o in the dome of a capitol building.) |
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Juneau is the _______ of Alaska.
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capital
Capital has multiple meanings: (1) a city that serves as the seat of government; (2) wealth in the form of money or property; (3) an asset or advantage; (4) a capital letter |
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It is a ______ mistake to theorize before one has data.
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capital
Capital has multiple meanings: (1) a city that serves as the seat of government; (2) wealth in the form of money or property; (3) an asset or advantage; (4) a capital letter |
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______ punishment would be more effective as a preventive measure if it were administered prior to the crime.
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Capital
Capital has multiple meanings: (1) a city that serves as the seat of government; (2) wealth in the form of money or property; (3) an asset or advantage; (4) a capital letter |
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This style guide explains how to ___ sources in a term paper.
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cite
The verb cite means to mention or quote as an authority or example. The noun sight refers to something that is seen or the power or process of seeing. The noun site means a particular place. |
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The ___ of the stars makes me dream.
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sight
The verb cite means to mention or quote as an authority or example. The noun sight refers to something that is seen or the power or process of seeing. The noun site means a particular place. |
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He said that men and women have strengths that _______ each other. She did not take his remark as a _______.
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complement ; compliment
Complement means "something that completes or brings to perfection."
A compliment is an expression of praise. |
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Peace is not made at the _____ table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.
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council
The noun council refers to a government body or an assembly of officials. The noun counsel means advice, guidance, or consultation. As a verb, counsel means to advise. |
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Go not to the elves for ______, for they will say both yes and no.
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counsel
The noun council refers to a government body or an assembly of officials. The noun counsel means advice, guidance, or consultation. As a verb, counsel means to advise. |
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According to the Peter _______, a worker will rise to his or her level of incompetence.
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Principle
As a noun, principal commonly means "administrator" or "sum of money." As an adjective, principal means "most important." The noun principle means "basic truth" or "rule." |
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Ms. Benson said that boredom was her ______ reason for retiring.
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principal
As a noun, principal commonly means "administrator" or "sum of money." As an adjective, principal means "most important." The noun principle means "basic truth" or "rule." |
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The law is _______. The law is fixed. The law is a chariot wheel which binds us all regardless of conditions or place or time.
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stationary
The adjective stationary means remaining in one place. The noun stationery means writing materials.
Tip: Associate the er in stationery with the er in letter and paper. |
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In his suitcase I found a hodgepodge of hotel _________, postcards, and transit maps.
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stationery
The adjective stationary means remaining in one place. The noun stationery means writing materials.
Tip: Associate the er in stationery with the er in letter and paper. |
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