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12/11/2015
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1. acknowledge
 Definition
To admit or confess
Stubborn people often find it difficult to ___ their errors. They hate to admit they were wrong.
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1. alternative
 Definition
A choice
The teacher stated the ___ to Tim-- either retake the test of get a D for the course.
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1. anecdote
 Definition
An entertaining short story about an event
Dad told the children an ___ about getting his tie caught in a file cabinet at work just as the boss walked in.
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1. appropriate
 Definition
Proper; suitable to the situation
Chuck has little sense of what is socially ___. For example, he wore jeans and running shoes to his sister's wedding.
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1. avert
 Definition
To prevent; avoid
Renata ___ an unpleasant meeting with her ex-boyfriend by leaving the store before he saw her.
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1. candid
 Definition
Very honest; truthful
I'll give you my ___ opinion, but you many not like what you hear.
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1. compel
 Definition
To force
My history teacher would often ___ us to do useless work, such as memorizing the date each state entered the union.
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1. comply
 Definition
to do as commanded or asked
If someone with an iron pipe demands your wallet, it is safer to ___ than to resist.
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1. concise
 Definition
Saying much in a few clear words; brief
Because of limited space, most newspaper articles must be ____.
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1. drastic
 Definition
Extreme; harsh or intense
The most common punishment in schools is detention. If that does not work, then schools resort to something more ___.
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2. dialog
 Definition
A conversation; the conversation between characters in a story, novel, or play
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2. erratic
 Definition
Not consistent
Children's eating habits are ___. One day they'll barely ea, and the next day they'll eat enough for three.
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2. extensive
 Definition
Large in space or amount
Selena did ___ research for her paper- it took her several weeks.
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2. forfeit
 Definition
To lose through some fault; to be forced to give p by way of penalty

If Phil gets into one more accident, he will ___ the right to drive his parents' car.
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2. fortify
 Definition
To strengthen

The night before running a marathon, Elsa ___ herself by eating a large plate of pasts
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2. illuminate
 Definition
To light up

Before electricity, streets were ___ by gaslight.
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2. isolate
 Definition
To separate from others

I thought I would enjoy ___ myself at the vacation cabin, but I soon felt lonely.
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2. refuge
 Definition
Shelter; protection

My boyfriend and I first met when we took ___ in the same doorway during a sudden rain.
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2. reminisce
 Definition
To remember and talk about the past

My father showed me his trophy and ___ about his years as a star basketball player.
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2. urban
 Definition
Of or in the city

Gladys likes ___ living because she grew up in the city, but Emilio who grew up on a farm, prefers country life.
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3. delete
 Definition
To cross out or erase; remove

When I accidentally ___ several paragraphs of my research paper from the computer, it took ten minutes to retype them.
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3. impartial
 Definition
Fair; not biased; without prejudice

Too much publicity before a trial makes it difficult for lawyers to find ___ jurors, people with no opinion about the case
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3. integrity
 Definition
Honesty; strong moral sense

Our boss trusts Ramon with the key to the cash register because she knows that he has ___.
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3. legitimate
 Definition
In accordance with accepted laws, rules, and standards

Any company that guarantees to make all investors millionaires can't possibly be ___.
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3. lenient
 Definition
Not strict or harsh in disciplining or punishing; merciful

Ms. Hall is very ___ about late papers. If you hand one in even a week late, she doesn't lower your grade.
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3. menace
 Definition
A threat

Ron;s impatient attitude and his fast, zigzag driving make him a ___ on the road.
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3. morale
 Definition
State of mind with respect to confidence and enthusiasm; spirit

The worker's ___ was so low that they constantly complained about the job. The only good part of the day was quitting time.
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3. naive
 Definition
Lacking worldly experience; unsuspecting; unsophisticated

Though young, Rhoda is not ___. Being on her own for so long has made her streetwise.
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3. overt
 Definition
Obvious; not hidden

Maya's love of reading was ___-books spilled over the shelves in every room of her apartment.
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3. undermine
 Definition
To gradually weaken or damage

Leroy tried to ___ the coach's authority by making jokes about him behind his back.
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4. agenda
 Definition
A list of things to be done; a schedule

There are two items on the ___ for today's office meeting: the company's new product and the holiday party.
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4. antidote
 Definition
Something that reduces the effects of a poison; anything that relieves a harmful situation.

Because there was no ___ for the snake's poison, the cat that was bitten died.
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4. apathy
 Definition
Lack of interest and concern

Voter ___ was high, causing a low turnout on election day.
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4. bland
 Definition
Dull; not interesting or exciting

The addition of a bright red scarf changed Linda's grey outfit from ___ to striking.
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4. propaganda
 Definition
Ideas spread to support or oppose a cause; distorted information

Until recently, the ___ put out by cigarette companies said that nicotine didn't harm people's health.
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4. prospects
 Definition
Chances of success

What are my ___ of finding a hotel room in this town during Super Bowl weekend?
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4. radical
 Definition
Favoring extreme changes, especially in politics and government

I won't vote for the ___ candidate-his beliefs are too extreme for me.
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4. reinforce
 Definition
To strengthen; add support to

Some socks are ___ at the heels and toes with extra layers of material so they won't develop holes.
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4. relevant
 Definition
Related to the matter at hand; to the point

History is always___ to our lives because it shows us what results can follow certain actions.
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4. ruthless
 Definition
Lacking pity; merciless

Barry is so ___ that he would step on coworkers to advance himself.
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5. endorse
 Definition
To support; express approval of; to state in an ad that one supports a product or service, usually for a fee
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5. erode
 Definition
To gradually wear (something) away

As water ____ the topsoil, the tree roots beneath it became more and more visible.
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5. gruesome
 Definition
Horrible, shocking; frightful

The automobile accident was so ___ that I had to look away from the horrible stories.
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5. hypocrite
 Definition
One who claims to be something he or she is not; an insincere person

I feel that the worst ___ are those who preach love and then attack anyone of a different culture or faith.
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5. idealistic
 Definition
Tending to emphasize ideals and principles over practical concerns

My sister is too ___ ever to marry for wealth or fame-- she would marry only for love.
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5. illusion
 Definition
A false impression; a mistaken view of reality

The idea that the sun sets and rises is an ____. It is really the Earth that is turning away from and then toward the sun.
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5. impact
 Definition
The force of one thing striking another

That boxer punches with such power that the ___ of his uppercut can knock out most opponents.
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5. imply
 Definition
To express indirectly; suggest

When my friend asked me, "Do you feel all right?" she ___ that I did not look well.
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5. novice
 Definition
A beginner; someone new to a field or activity

Because my father has never played tennis, he will join the class for ____.
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5. obstacle
 Definition
Something that gets in the way; a barrier

The major ___ to Hal's getting a promotion is his laziness.
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6. auto-
 Definition
Self
It is possible to hypnotize yourself through a process called ____.
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6. ex-
 Definition
Out

"inhale as you lower your head." called put the exercise instructor, "and ___ as you do the sit-up."
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6. -ful
 Definition
Full of

Even though the movie and the meal were pretty bad, I had a ____ evening because the company was so good.
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6. multi-
 Definition
Many

Luan is ____-- she speaks English, French, and Chinese.
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6. pre-
 Definition
Before

I like to get to the theater in time to see the ___ of coming movies.
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6. re-
 Definition
Again

I don't recommend saving leftover coffee. ____ coffee tastes like mud.
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6. super-
 Definition
Above

The ___ of schools is the highest-ranking official in a school system.
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6. un-
 Definition
Not

When I am involved in reading a good novel, I am totally ___ of the world around me.
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6. uni-
 Definition
One

The company combined crayons, paints, and paper into a ___ and sold it as a children's art kit.
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6. vis, vid
 Definition
See

I alway made a ___ of our annual family reunion. It's fun to see how everyone looked five, ten, or twenty years ago.
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7. Concede
 Definition
To admit to something.
Our aunt hates to admit an error. She will never _____ that she might be wrong.
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7. Conservative
 Definition
Tending to resist change; favoring traditional values and views.
Lauren's ____ relatives were shocked when she broke with tradition and wore a rose-colored wedding gown.
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7. Contrary
 Definition
Totally different; opposite; conflicting
Claire's father insists that she share his views. He doesn't allow her to express an opinion ___ to his.
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7. Denounce
 Definition
To openly condemn; express disapproval of
When Eugene said he saw me steal from another student's locker, I ___ him as a liar.
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7. Deter
 Definition
To prevent or discourage
No one is sure how much the threat of capital punishment ___ murder.
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7. Disclose
 Definition
To admit to something
The police don't ___ all the facts of a murder to the newspapers. That way there will be some information which only the murderer would know.
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7. Scapegoat
 Definition
Someone blamed for the mistakes of others
Several girls put dye into their high school swimming pool. In need of a ___, they blamed another student who know nothing about the prank.
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7. Superficial
 Definition
Lacking depth or meaning; shallow
Sal and Anita are interested only in appearances. They are so superficial that it's impossible to have a deep friendship with them.
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7. Sustain
 Definition
To keep something going; continue; maintain
An opera singer can ____ a high not for a long period of time.
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7. Transition
 Definition
A change from one activity , condition, or location to another
Mark's parents were amazed at how easily he made the ___ fro full-time student to full-time employee.
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9. alter
 Definition
Many inventions have changed the course of history. Television ______ the world, for example by making it smaller.

To change
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9. ample
 Definition
Surprisingly, my compact car has ____ space inside. Even Mario, who is six feet tall, never feels cramped in it.

More than enough; plenty
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9. blunt
 Definition
"I'll be ________," Phyllis said as plainspoken as ever. "This movie is boring."
Straightforward and brief, often rudely so
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9. chronic
 Definition
My little brother is a ____ complainer--all we hear from him is whining, day in and day out.

Continuing; lasting a long time; constant
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9. chronological
 Definition
I could have followed the movie better if it had presented events in ________ order, instead of jumping back and forth in time.
In the time order in which events happened
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9. Optimist
 Definition
My sister is a true ___. When her friends get out their umbrellas, she puts on suntan lotion.
Someone who expects a good outcome.
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9. Pretense
 Definition
The robber entered people's houses under the ______ of being a repairman.

A false show or claim
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9. Prolong
 Definition
Pulling off a bandage always hurts, but pulling it off slowly ___ the pain.

To make something last longer.
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9. Refrain
 Definition
I ___ from saying what I really though about Anne's haircut because I didn't want to hurt her feelings.
To hold oneself back from doing something
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9. Remorse
 Definition
After she yelled at Russell, his mother was filled with ____. She always regrets her outbursts of temper.

A strong feeling of regret and guilt
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8. Compensate
 Definition
To make suitable payment to; pay; repay

Some companies still don't ___ women for their word as much as they pay men who do similar work.
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8. Conceive
 Definition
To think of; imagine

Most people in the 1800's could not have imagined such things as TV and heart transplants. What will the next hundred years bring that we cannot yet ___.
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8. Derive
 Definition
To receive from a source; get

We _____ plastics from oil. As a result, when oil prices go up, so do the prices of plastic products.
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8. Diverstiy
 Definition
Variety

There is a great ___ of breakfast cereals at the supermarket. There are so many different kinds that they take up half an isle.
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8. Inhibit
 Definition
To hold back; prevent

Steve wanted to drive fast in his new car, but the fact that he had already gotten two speeding tickets ____ him.
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8. Moderate
 Definition
Medium; average; not extreme in quality, degree, or amount

The trail was neither flat nor extremely steep--it was ___, suitable for the average hiker.
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8. Supplement
 Definition
To add to, especially to make up for the lack of something

Many people ___ their diet with vitamins.
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8. Surpass
 Definition
To do better than; go beyond in achievement or quality

With hard work, you can reach an even ___ many of your highest goals.
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8. Tentative
 Definition
Not definite; not final

Class membership was ___ because many students were still dropping and adding courses.
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8. Verify
 Definition
To test or check the truth or accuracy of something; prove

Race officials ___ who the winner was by checking a phot of the horses at the finish line.
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10. Acute
 Definition
Severe; sharp; intense

My headache pains were so ___ that they felt like needles in my head.
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10. Anonymous
 Definition
Created or given by an unknown or unidentified person

Many ___ works are very famous. For example, the author of the Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is unknown.
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10. Apprehensive
 Definition
Frightened; uneasy; anxious

Ginny was ___ as she approached the cow, not knowing if it would try to bite or kick her.
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10. Arrogant
 Definition
Filled with self- importance; overly proud and vain

Having been a very spoiled child, Becky turned out to be a very ___ grownup.
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10. Bestow
 Definition
To give, as an honor or gift; award

The Manhattan School of Music ___ an honorary degree on a famous musician who had never gone to college.
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10. Donor
 Definition
A person who gives or contributes

Our soccer team is seeking ___ to contribute money for new uniforms.
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10. Phobia
 Definition
A continuing, abnormally extreme fear of a particular situation or thing

My roommate has joined a group that helps people with __ because she wants to overcome her extreme fear of even the smallest spiders.
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10. Prominent
 Definition
Very noticeable; obvious

Crystal's long black hair is so ___ one in the parade because it was so large and such a bright yellow.
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10. Prudent
 Definition
Cautious; careful; wise

Sidney has learned the hard way that it's not ___ to tease our ill-tempered dog.
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10. Recipient
 Definition
A person who receives

Rashid was the annoyed ___ of forty pieces of spam on the same day.
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11. Absurd
 Definition
Ridiculous; opposed to common sense

When six foot Randy came to the costume party in only a diaper, he looked so ___ that everyone burst into laughter.
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11. Adhere
 Definition
To stick firmly

Beware of sitting on a hot car seat in shorts--your thighs may ___ to the vinyl.
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11. Affluent
 Definition
Wealthy

Why should tax regulations benefit ___ people more than poor people?
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11. Alienate
 Definition
To cause to become unfriendly; to separate emotionally

Bill and Joanne thought their marriage could survive while they worked in different cities. But being apart so much eventually ___ them from each other.
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11. Assess
 Definition
To evaluate; to decide on the quality or value of

After the fire, insurance representatives came to ___ the damage.
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11. Compile
 Definition
To gather together in an organized form, such as a list

Before writing her essay, Sharon ___ a list of the points she wanted to make.
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11. Contempt
 Definition
disrespect; a feeling that a person or thing is inferior and undesirable

Vera pitied the beggar, but her boyfriend felt only ___ , saying, "He's too lazy to get a job."
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11. Defect
 Definition
A fault; imperfection; flaw

The only ___ in the actor's good looks was that his ears stuck out. Careful camera angles and a longer haircut hid the problems.
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11. Doctrine
 Definition
The strict teachings of a religious, political, or other group

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. followed the ___ of fighting for social change without violence.
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11. Dogmatic
 Definition
Opinionated; stating a opinion as if it were a fact

A ___ teacher demands that students accept what is taught without question.
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12. anti-
 Definition
Against, acting against
___ prevents the water in a car radiator from freezing.
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12. bi-
 Definition
Two
In addition to the expected pair of wheels, a ___ built for two also has two seats.
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12. en-, em-
 Definition
Into, in
On the boss's door were two signs; "____" and "Exit."
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12. graph, gram
 Definition
Something written or drawn
My little sister practices her handwriting so that if she becomes famous, her ___ will look good.
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12. inter-
 Definition
Between, among

When my brother tries to speak while chewing gum, it's impossible to understand him without an _______.
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12. -less
 Definition
Without
The mayor spoke sadly about the ___, but he did nothing to build low-income housing.
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12. phon
 Definition
Sound, speech
Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the ___ but also a kite that could carry a person.
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12. post-
 Definition
After
My playful sister included a ___ after her letter that said, "P.S. I don't have anything else to say."
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12. spect
 Definition
Look, watch

___ at a tennis match tend to watch the ball, not the players.
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12. sub-
 Definition
Under, below
Some people won't travel by ___ because they fear being trapped underground.
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13. accessible
 Definition
Easily reached or entered

The department store was not ___ from her side of the road, so Kristin looked ahead for a U-turn.
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13. awe
 Definition
Great respect mixed with wonder and amazement

Sid is in ____ of his gymnastics coach, whom he considers the greatest man he knows.
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13. cite
 Definition
To mention in support of a point; refer to

Jamal was embarrassed but pleased when the teacher ___ his essay as an example of good writing.
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13. compatible
 Definition
Able to get along will together; combining well

Some sweet and salty foods are ___; for example. chocolate-covered pretzels are delicious.
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13. exempt
 Definition
Free from some unpleasant duty or situation

Since he had never been spanked, my little brother thought he was ___ from punishment--until he wrote on the walls in ink.
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13. prevail
 Definition
To win or win out; triumph; defeat (someone or something)

Most Hollywood movies have a happy ending: good ____ over evil.
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13. propel
 Definition
To provide the force that moves something forward

My brother gave me a shove, which ____ me into the lake fully clothed.
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13. rational
 Definition
Reasonable; logical

Mr. Tibbs isn't _____; in addition to believing he came from another planet, he does crazy things like shoveling snow in his pajamas.
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13. retort
 Definition
A sharp, clever, or angry reply

Sue, who is slender, boasted, "Thin is in." So Pat, who is heavy, gave this ____ "Well, fat is where it's at."
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13. retrieve
 Definition
To get (something) back

I can't ___ my sweater from the library until tomorrow, since the library had closed by the time I realized the sweater was missing.
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14. dubious
 Definition
Doubtful

Aretha lacked confidence in her math ability. Even after a long tutoring session, she was ____ about her ability to pass the geometry exam.
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14. ecstatic
 Definition
In a state of great joy, overjoyed

I wouldn't be just glad if I won the five-million-dollar lottery; I'd be absolutely ______.
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14. encounter
 Definition
To meet, especially unexpectedly

I had a strange dream in which I ___ my old boyfriend while I was on my honeymoon.
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14. evolve
 Definition
To change gradually; develop

How did the plan for a block party ___ into a citywide celebration?
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14. fallacy
 Definition
A mistaken idea

It is a ___ for people to think that they can drink and still manage to drive safely.
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14. fictitious
 Definition
Imaginary; made up

The characters in novels are usually totally ____, but some are based on real people.
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14. gullible
 Definition
Easily fooled

Candace is so ___ that she believed me when I told her the White House is really yellow.
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14. liable
 Definition
Likely (to experience or do something unpleasant or dangerous)

If you lie to me once, I will think you're ___ to lie to me again.
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14. miserly
 Definition
Stingy and greedy

My rich uncle was so ___ that he never gave money to charity.
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14. pessimist
 Definition
A person who tends to see the bad side of things.

A ___ can see a bad side to even the best situations.
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15. elapse
 Definition
To pass or slip by (usually said of time)

When I'm busy with work I enjoy, I never notice how much time is ______.
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15. evasive
 Definition
Deliberately unclear

We didn't want anyone at school to know our father was in the hospital, so we were ___ about him, saying only, "He has to e away for a while."
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15. fluent
 Definition
Able to express oneself with skill and ease

To work in a foreign country, it helps to be ___ in its language.
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15. futile
 Definition
Useless; unable to succeed

My best friend is so stubborn that once he has made a decision, it is ___ to try to change his mind.
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15. harass
 Definition
To constantly irritate or disturb; bother

A few students in the cafeteria like to ___ everyone else by frequently clinking their silverware and stamping their feet.
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15. infer
 Definition
To draw a conclusion from evidence

The fact that the old man left his fortune to strangers led us to ___ he was not fond of his children.
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15. lethal
 Definition
Able to cause death; deadly

My father is not alive today because of a ___ combination of driving and drinking.
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15. obsession
 Definition
An idea or feeling, often unreasonable, which completely fills someone's mind; fascination

Psychologists help people troubled by ___ to gain control over their thinking, so they are not bothered by the same thoughts over and over.
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15. ordeal
 Definition
A very difficult or painful experience

Even ir you are in good physical condition, running cross-country is an ____.
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15. persistent
 Definition
Refusing to quit; stubbornly continuing

At first Tony wouldn't go out with Lola, but she was ___ in asking him. Now they're engaged.
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16. convey
 Definition
To communicate; make known

Using sign language, chimpanzees can ___ such ideas as "Candy sweet" and "Give me hug."
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16. delusion
 Definition
A false opinion or belief

Alex clings to the ___ of being in total control even when drunk. In reality, he then lacks both judgment and muscle control.
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16. devise
 Definition
To invent; think up; create

The police had ___ a plan to catch the thief, but he escaped on the freight elevator.
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16. savor
 Definition
To taste or smell with pleasure; to appreciate fully

Given a rare chance to enjoy the beach, I ___ every moment in the warm sun.
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16. stimulate
 Definition
To cause to become active or more active; arouse

The teacher hoped to ___ her students' interest in reading by choosing books that related to their own lives.
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16. subtle
 Definition
Hardly noticeable; not obvious

Animal actors are trained to respond to human signals too ___ to be noticed by the audience.
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16. unique
 Definition
Unlike any other; one of a kind

My talents are ___ in my family. Fore example, I'm the only one who can whistle through my nose.
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16. universal
 Definition
Worldwide; widespread

The United Nations was founded to advance ___ freedom and peace.
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16. versatile
 Definition
Able to do many things or serve many purposes well

Our computer is ___. It can balance the family checkbook, do word processing, keep tax records, and play against me in chess.
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16. vivid
 Definition
Bright; brightly colored; striking

To make the living room bright and dramatic, we decorated it in ___ shades of red.
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17. defer
 Definition
To give in to someone else's wishes or judgement; yield out of respect

The children showed great respect for their grandmother and ___ to her every wish.
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17. endeavor
 Definition
To make a serious effort; to attempt

Becky's ___ to raise money for Christmas presents by selling candy and cookies door to door.
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17. equate
 Definition
To consider to be equal, the same, or similar

It would be a mistake to ___ the two teams just because they both have perfect records. Our team has played much stronger opponents.
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17. impose
 Definition
To take unfair advantage of

Roy is always asking favors, yet people never seem to notice how much he ___ on them.
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17. indignate
 Definition
Angry because of some insult or injustice

My mother becomes ____ when she sees parents treat their children with disrespect.
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18. inevitable
 Definition
Sure to happen; unavoidable

We try so hard to look and stay young, but aging is ____.
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18. malicious
 Definition
Showing great ill will; mean; deliberately harmful

Bullies are ____---they take pleasure in hurting others.
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18. option
 Definition
A choice; alternative

Noah thinks a multiple-choice test allow him to choose more than one ____.
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18. passive
 Definition
Being acted upon without acting in return; unresisting

Taylor is ver ___. He waits for things to happen instead of making them happen.
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18. patron
 Definition
A customer, especially a steady one

Many of the diner's ____ were stagehands who worked at the theater across the street.
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18. con
 Definition
With, together

Members of the ___ screamed when the minister fell down in the middle of his sermon
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18. dict
 Definition
Speak

If I say no, Malik says yes. He loves to ___ me.
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18. dis-
 Definition
Not; the opposite of

It ___ Tai to hear his girlfriend say bad things about herself all the time.
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18. micro-
 Definition
Small

In World War II, spies too ))) and then made them even smaller, the size of the printed period.
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18. ped
 Definition
Foot

Humans and apes aren't the only ___. Birds also walk on two feet.
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18. script, scrib
 Definition
Write

The author of the play didn't like it when actors spoke words that were not in the _____
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18. -ship
 Definition
State, quality, or condition

Does good ___ require following all the rules all the time?
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18. tele-
 Definition
Far; distant

Through the ___ lens, the distant eagle came clearly into view.
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18. trans-
 Definition
Change, beyond, across

I had to ___ a large package from my right hand to my left in order to reach for my keys and open the door.
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18. tri-
 Definition
Three

Stan three rattles, three little blankets, and three knitted caps. He's the proud grandfather of ____.
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