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(adj) Skilled
I am adroit at writting critical lens. |
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(adj) Friendly
Since i have an outgoing attitude, people say i am amicable. |
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(adj) Against or Opposed to
The Students were averse to discussing their views on politics. |
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(adj) Agressive
My dog gets belligerent when i take his toys away from him. |
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(adj) Helpful
My mom decided to be benevolent with my homework. |
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(adj) Superficial; Quick
I took a cursory look over my test to make sure it was all right. |
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(noun) Deceitfulness; Sneakiness
I decided to be duplicit and not go to class. |
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(verb) To praise highly
My mom extols me when i get good grades. |
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(adj) Realistic; Probable
When i watch fairytale movies they always seem so feasible, but i know there not. |
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(noun) Facial contortion
(verb) to contort you face
I gave my teachwer a grimace when she yelled at me. |
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(noun) Great devistation or destruction mass slaughter
The family was fortunate that the fireman saved them from the holocaust. |
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(adj) Incapable of being affected
I was able to stay dry despite the heavy rain because my umbrella was impervious to the water. |
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(noun) A moving force, stimulas
The more the day went on, the more i found i was losing my impetus to finish my work. |
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(noun) Risk or danger
Bob was put in great jeopardy when his mom found out he got a 'C' on his Biology exam. |
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(adj) Precise, through; paying close attention to detail
Those students who are meticulous in their studies make the best of their education. |
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(noun) Desire, to return to a former time/place; a sentimental yearning
The nostalgia of memories in an antique store brings memories of my grandmother's home. |
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(noun) Most perfect embodiment of something
With her flowing gown and fabulous hair style, she embodied the quintessence of elegance. |
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(verb) To go backward, usually to a worse condition
When the child failed to win the contest, his self esteem retrogressed. |
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(verb) To examine in detail
The detective scrutinized the evidence of the murder. |
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(adj) Luke warm
The bottle of water that was left in the car all day was tepid. |
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