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Flashcards by iManifest Dreams, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| During the Great Depression, more than one millionaire lost his fortune and became a PAUPER. | a person who lives in poverty |
| He was a HUMANITARIAN whose focus was eliminating homelessness. | concerned with people's welfare |
| Since Frank is a principal in a young adult prison, he must always have a stern DEMEANOR when dealing with the students. | an individual’s displayed behavior |
| When the company received a DELUGE of lawsuits, it decided to recall the product responsible for the complaints. | a large number of things occurring in the same instance |
| Knowledge gives you power by making you less MALLEABLE to negative influences. | capable of being easily changed or influenced |
| The contest winner was EXUBERANT when she learned she would receive the prize money that would allow her to go to college. | filled with energy and enthusiasm |
| International groups such as the United Nations work hard to make sure political leaders do not receive IMPUNITY for horrible acts. | free from punishment; exempt from the consequences |
| The diamond was cut to have many FACETS, giving it a certain glimmer in natural sunlight. | a side or aspect of something |
| The oncologist was excited when he discovered a remarkable new treatment that would PROTRACT his patients’ lives. | to prolong in time or space |
| Do you think bleach will SUFFICE as a cleaning agent in the restroom? | be enough or adequate |
| When the president’s SORDID affair was exposed on social media, the first lady quickly filed for a divorce. | very bad or dirty |
| Although I wish I could REFUTE your argument, I do not have the facts to do so at this time. | to prove wrong by argument or evidence |
| The leader of the convent reprimanded the young nun for listening to SECULAR music instead of spiritual hymns. | not driven by religious principles |
| The doctor gave me a prescription to MITIGATE the pain. | make less severe or painful |
| Because Gary wanted the promotion, he set a MACHINATION in motion to make his competition appear incompetent. | a scheme that is usually created for bad reasons |
| As I walked through the airport, the air was REDOLENT with the smell of fresh baked croissants. | filled with a scent or odor |
| While the patient has no insurance, it is EXPEDIENT that the hospital staff take all life-saving methods, regardless of their costs. | suitable to the circumstances; appropriate |
| The defense attorney could not find anyone to CORROBORATE his client’s alibi. | to strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain |
| Jason was willing to EXPLOIT his good looks to get money from the wealthy widow. | to gain an advantage by doing something unethical |
| Since her son had already served his hours of community service for the vandalism, Selena thought that the school’s additional punishment was GRATUITOUS. | uncalled for; unwarranted; unnecessary; given or done free of charge |
| Even though the members of the church were falling asleep, the minister continued his HARANGUE on the evils of society. | a loud and aggressive speech; verbal attack |
| The poor sales clerk just stood there helplessly as the enraged customer got right in his face and began to BERATE him for something that wasn’t even his fault. | to yell at; to criticize or scold someone in a loud and angry way |
| Claudia has suffered through some very difficult times, and it’s her SUBLIME faith that keeps her strong. | something of such excellence, impressive or awe-inspiring |
| You will get a salary increase COMMENSURATE with your additional responsibilities and work. | in proportion; equal |
| Jeremy was fired because he could not give his boss a PLAUSIBLE explanation for his constant tardiness to work. | something appearing reasonable or probable |
| Even before slavery officially ended, my relatives made the decision to EMANCIPATE all their slaves so they could live freely. | to give freedom to someone |
| With the popularity of the Zumba craze, health clubs that feature this exercise class have begun to PROLIFERATE in most cities. | spread rapidly or increase in number |
| My elderly neighbor still has the racist IDEOLOGY that was prominent during his teen years. | principles or beliefs associated with a group or person |
| Unfortunately, the firemen were not able to EXTRICATE the dog from the burning building. | to free or remove something or someone |
| If you would like to be considered as the president’s press LIAISON, you must have a great deal of experience in distributing information between groups. | a person who helps organizations or groups to work together and provide information to each other |
| Because my father is not LENIENT, I am not allowed to attend any of my friends’ birthday parties unless he accompanies me. | lax; not strict |
| In the war torn city, the church building stood out as the last BASTION of faith. | an individual or object dedicated to a belief or idea |
| After Lou lost both legs in a car accident, he had to adapt to prosthetic limbs. | get used to something new or change to fit |
| Humans have a basic and PRIMAL need for companionship with others. | basic; instinctive |
| My husband really wanted to buy the antique car, NOTWITHSTANDING my objections. | despite; regardless |
| In the game of MONOPOLY, players strive to own all the properties of a specific color in order to increase their rental fees. | the state in which one entity or individual dominates an entire industry or market |
| We have no idea what breed the MONGREL is, but he looks like both a pit bull and a Doberman pinscher. | any animal resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties, especially a dog |
| If you MEDDLE in Jackson’s personal life, he will tell you to mind your own business. | to interfere in something that is not your concern |
| Because the couple was unable to conceive, they decided to have a SURROGATE carry their child. | a substitute (usually of a person, position or role) |
| Clark Kent's ALTER EGO is Superman. | an alternative personality, identity, or mannerism |
| The zoo has a MENAGERIE of exotic animals. | a diverse collection |
| The HEADSTRONG manager lost ten employees because he refused to listen to their complaints. | focused on doing what one wants |
| The three dimensional map provides a vivid image of the continent’s TOPOGRAPHY. | a detailed depiction of an area |
| The wedding cake was absolutely EXQUISITE, unlike any he had seen before. | especially fine or pleasing; exceptional |
| Because of the CONCERTED effort of the allied forces, the war quickly came to an end. | in group agreement; working as a team |
| Some of the students in the class MISCONSTRUED the professor’s questions as an invasion of their privacy. | to interpret something the wrong way |
| Samantha was IMPLACABLE and not willing to accept her former friend’s apology. | not capable of being appeased |
| In most situations, your ability to get a loan is CONTINGENT upon your credit history. | depending on whether or not something else occurs |
| Because I am bothered by the ACRID odor of burning cigarettes, I do not allow people to smoke inside my home. | bitter and unpleasant in taste or smell |
| Because the INDOLENT man refused to work, he was unable to pay his bills. | wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy |
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