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- able to adjust to new situations (Since Dad was in the army, we moved a lot and had to learn to be adaptable.)
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- NOUN- an official order or decision from someone in authority (The prisoner was freed by a decree signed by the govenor.)
- VERB- to order or decide officially (A dictator can decree that criticism of his actions is against the law; a US president cannot)
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- acting or thinking in a strange way; not usual or normal in behavior; odd (Some people think Mrs. Washington is eccentric because she sometimes talks to herself.)
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- NOUN- a favorable opinion; respect (A good step toward earning a promotion would be earning the boss's esteem.)
- VERB- to think well of; to have a good opinion of; to value and respect (I esteem Mr. Joseph's ability to treat everyone fairly.)
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- courage and energy; resourcefullness (It took a lot of gumption to sell five hundred boxes of candy for the school band.)
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- NOUN- an obstacle over which a runner must leap in certain track events; any obstacle, difficulty, or problem (Life may put hurdles in your way as you try to reach your goals.)
- VERB- to jump over; to overcome an obstacle, difficulty, or problem (Frankie took a running start to hurdle the ditch.)
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- ADJECTIVE- merry, playful, and jolly; cheerful and friendly (I'm glad to see that you're in such a jovial mood today, since you've seemed so sad lately.)
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- NOUN- a small, rounded hill; a mound (I flopped down to rest on a grassy knoll.)
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- NOUN- a very large number of persons or things; a crowd (The roaring multitude gave our team the boost we needed to win.)
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- ADJECTIVE- having or showing a cool, confident manner; casual (Feeling well-prepared, Mattie was nonchalant about the final test.)
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- VERB- to go backward or appear to do so (It could take days for the water in the basement to recede.)
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- ADJECTIVE- having little motion, speed, energy, or activity (The car engine was sluggish this morning because of the cold.)
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- NOUN- uncertainty; concern about the outcome (We waited in suspense to hear if anyone had been injured in the accident.)
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- ADJECTIVE- very hot, sticky, and damp (Two people fainted in the sweltering heat.)
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- NOUN- the quality of righteousness, goodness, or moral excellence (I think kindness to animals is an important virtue.)
- NOUN- any good or admirable quality (Tim has the virtue of being a good listener.)
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