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Tripp 5 context #1
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English
10th Grade
03/04/2014

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The boy ______________ and hawed about asking the girl to prom; he just could not make up his mind.
Definition
hemmed
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Jane hemmed and ________________ about where she would apply for work; she could not decide what job she would like best.
Definition
hawed
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After receiving disturbing orders from his superior, the ______________________ decided to hide from battle and not follow orders.
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mutineer
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The mansion was a _____________________ structure; it had seven bedrooms and bathrooms.
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palatial
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The naughty child was ___________________ in guilt, for she floundered about not knowing how to act correctly.
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wallowing
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The colonel spoke to the private __________________, for he obviously did not think the lower ranked soldier was important.
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The company was _________________ away from land as they made a maneuver using a swift boat across a bay.
Definition
ebbing
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The mother was filled with ______________________ when her child was wrongly accused of stealing.
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indignation
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The first time Jack went mountain climbing, he was filled with _____________________, for he feared he would fall to his death.
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trepidation
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The cruel leader was an ____________________ to his soldiers, for he was greatly despised for his actions.
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anathema
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The student council president was considered very __________________ because of her pleasant nature.
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affable
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John's heart was ____________________ after riding the tallest roller coaster at Six Flags.
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palpitant
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The admirals uniform was decorated with __________________ or shoulder ornaments.
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epaulets
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The soldier had to ____________________ the courage to escape the foxhole and run into battle.
Definition
muster
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