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Flashcards by iManifest Dreams, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by iManifest Dreams
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| Question | Answer |
| Although the terrorist is in hiding, he recently held a press conference where he gave a TIRADE about his enemies. | a long and angry speech |
| Before Sarah gives a speech, she always drinks a shot of whiskey to QUELL her nerves. | to calm or reduce |
| She knew ZILCH about camping, so when she was asked to help put up the tent she fumbled with the poles. | zero or nothing |
| A few years ago, the queen celebrated her fifty-year REIGN as the monarch of her country. | the timespan during which an individual or government is in power |
| During a criminal investigation, detectives typically question the OUTLIER because they’re seen as reclusive, lonely, and likely hold a grudge. | an outsider |
| Since food provisions were in SCANT supply, we could only eat once a day. | a tiny amount |
| Rick said this CONDESCENDING remark at work today: "I'm better than all of you!" | showing that you are more important than others |
| According to the records, the GIRTH of Sylvia’s waist was the smallest in the state at only eighteen inches. | the distance measured around an object |
| According to the HELIOCENTRIC theory, the sun is the center of everything in the universe. | relating to the sun as the center of the universe |
| In the ocean, the whale is considered a LEVIATHAN because of its tremendous size. | a person or thing that is humongous |
| Some scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest PROGENITOR is the chimpanzee. | any of a person's direct ancestors; an ancestral form of a species |
| The smell was completely REPUGNANT to the pregnant woman. | repulsive or offensive |
| Because Daniel did not MASTICATE his food well, he almost choked on a piece of chicken. | to chomp with teeth; chew |
| Your mouth is an ORIFICE through which food and beverages travel into your body. | an opening or cavity through which things move |
| The SPRY old woman runs three miles every morning. | full of energy and get-up-and-go |
| The drug supplement will undergo an independent ASSAY to find out whether or not it actually accomplishes what it claims to do. | a test or assessment on something to determine what it contains |
| There is BEDLAM in the downtown area because all the traffic lights are down. | a condition of chaos |
| In hopes of receiving a BEVY of presents, Hank invited a lot of people to his birthday party. | a sizable group of things or individuals |
| If you believe money is the PANACEA for all difficulties, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash. | something that will make everything about a situation better |
| When Mitch learned his fiancée had a dalliance with another man, he cancelled the wedding. | a relationship, usually romantic or sexual, that is taken lightly |
| Seeing an EVOCATIVE picture of my mother brought back fond memories of our last days together. | bringing something to mind |
| When the scientist created the antibiotic, he had no idea how PIVOTAL his creation would become to the world of medicine. | of crucial significance |
| The bully tried to COERCE the small kids into giving him their lunch money. | to make someone do something by using force or threats |
| While the inventor was a tad upset about the INAUSPICIOUS testing of his project, he was smart enough to realize the failed trial was a learning event. | unlucky; not likely to be successful |
| Marc’s ANTERIOR teeth are yellow, although his molars are pearly white. | nearer the front |
| In the racist’s MYOPIC mind, no other race is equal to the white race in terms of superiority. | particularly biased in one direction |
| When my father was wooing my mother, he would DOTE on her by writing her love poems. | to be excessively fond of |
| My grandfather was considered a very influential and wealthy oil MAGNATE. | a wealthy and influential business person |
| As the president’s chief adviser, Richard is PRIVY to many of the executive officer’s deepest thoughts. | allowed to share in confidential information |
| Although the rookie fireman was nervous and scared, he displayed VALOR by rescuing the old man from the fire. | courage in the presence of danger |
| Eric’s family has a high INCIDENCE of death due to their genetic coding. | the number of times something happens, usually of something bad |
| On a sunny side egg, the yolk is bordered by a white PERIPHERY. | the area that borders a thing or place; external boundary |
| She was determined not to be put down or PATRONIZED. | to give money or support to someone or something; treat like a child or condescendingly |
| VIVACIOUS actresses typically get picked for comedic roles where the characters are very active by running around. | to be bubbly and energetic |
| Many people view the sighting of a black cat as a bad OMEN. | a sign something is going to occur |
| n the grand scheme of things, so many of our problems are actually quite INFINITESIMAL, and you shouldn’t waste the energy worrying about them. | very small |
| If Katie had the benefit of HINDSIGHT to perform a background check on her maid, her house would not have been robbed. | knowledge that is gained after an event has happened |
| Rather than BEMOAN his poor luck, Josh decided to look on the positive side of things. | to express displeasure |
| Although he came from a poor family, Charles always acted BOURGEOIS when he was out with his friends. | characteristic of the social middle class or relating to one who likes to put on airs |
| Someone who has Tourette syndrome is considered INCONTINENT because they have little to no control over repeated words or sudden movements. | inability to control ones actions or hold back from something desired |
| It is unsafe to smoke a cigarette while at a gas station because gasoline is extremely COMBUSTIBLE and could explode. | something that is susceptible to igniting or being caught on fire |
| As a defensive measure, some lizards can CAMOUFLAGE by changing colors to blend into their environments. | a means or attempt to conceal something |
| The legislative portion of the United States government is BICAMERAL and consists of two bodies of lawmakers - senators and representatives. | having two distinct compartments or chambers |
| Through a MIMICRY, a toddler will often imitate his parents’ actions. | the act of mirroring an action or behavior |
| Because some doctors OPINE red wine is good for the heart, my grandmother enjoys several glasses of wine each day. | to give an opinion |
| Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would REPRISE his role as the captivating pirate. | to repeat something |
| After not reaching an agreement, the two parties decided to go to court to LITIGATE the settlement. | to participate in legal actions |
| I am under a time CONSTRAINT due to my heavy workload. | a limitation or restriction |
| Jim’s WANTON disregard for others was obvious when he drove home drunk. | having no concern for the rights, feelings, or safety of others |
| After driving through the desert all day, Jack welcomed the RESPITE of an air-conditioned hotel room. | brief interval of rest or relief |
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