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FlashCards por iManifest Dreams, atualizado more than 1 year ago
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Criado por iManifest Dreams
mais de 5 anos atrás
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| The high cost of fuel is sure to CURTAIL holiday travel this year. | |
| Although Laura had a major in archaeology, she could not understand the CRYPTIC symbols on the cave walls. | |
| As an investigator, John often uses COVERT surveillance methods to follow his suspects without being seen. |
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| Because they had differing views, the council experienced DISCORD on how to proceed with the issue. | |
| Looking at the muddy footprints in the kitchen will make it easier for us to DISCERN which of the kids stole the plate of cookies. | |
| Throwing trash in the ocean is DETRIMENTAL to the marine ecosystem. | |
| After having been in operation for over sixty years, the prison is now being closed because of the guards’ DEPRAVITY towards the inmates. | |
| When you are teaching someone, you have to remember to not DEPRECATE their efforts to a point where they simply want to stop trying. | |
| Bullies are individuals who DERIDE other people in order to feel superior. |
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| During the war, the invading soldiers tried to DESECRATE the churches and museums by painting skulls on the walls. | |
| If I do not take my anti-depressants, I become so DESPONDENT I can barely move. | |
| Because Pam drank in excess for many years, her liver started to DETERIORATE when she reached the age of fifty. | |
| It took the spouses five years to discover that their tastes were DIVERGENT and their tempers incompatible | |
| The cheetah is the EPITOME of a fast-running animal. | |
| When the DISPASSIONATE students were informed of their teacher’s death, they acted as if nothing in their lives had changed. | |
| Because Mary considers herself to be an EPICURE, she will not eat any meal that comes from a fast food restaurant. | |
| The homeowner’s excitement was short-lived, with a house fire putting an end to their EPHEMERAL bliss. | |
| The speech coach reminded the students to ENUNCIATE their words so people could comprehend what they were saying. | |
| When reviewing applications, the college admissions board takes into account EXTENUATING factors such as economic background and race. | |
| I got angry when my mother would EXTOL my brother’s accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did. |
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| As I was daydreaming in class, the teacher’s voice continued to DRONE on in the background. |
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| Sue is going to EMULATE her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful. | |
| When the soldiers put dynamite under the bridge, they hoped it would ENERVATE the foundation to the point of collapse. | |
| Even the psychiatrist found her patient’s behavior to be something of an ENIGMA. |
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| The civil rights laws were enacted to end discrimination and ENFRANCHISE equal rights to all citizens. | |
| If you do not take your medicine, your condition will EXACERBATE, and you will feel worse. | |
| Because of her EXEMPLARY behavior, the convict was released from prison early. | |
| The missionary has chosen to dedicate his life to the poor in order to EXEMPLIFY the ideals of Christianity. | |
| My mother’s EXHAUSTIVE cleaning list covers every inch of the house. | |
| Rather than complain about our slow rate of speed, why don’t you help us so we can EXPEDITE the completion of this project? | |
| Aristotle was valued because of his clear EXPOSITION on rational thought. | |
| When things are not going Margie’s way, she will often twist the truth and EQUIVOCATE to put things in her favor. | |
| A number of people view a black cat as a HARBINGER of bad luck. | |
| When the store manager saw the long lines at the registers, he called for more cashiers to HASTEN customer checkouts. |
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| Your heavy costume is sure to HAMPER your movements. |
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| Mexican prisoners made a FURTIVE escape by digging a tunnel, leaving police officials in disbelief in how this was secretly accomplished. | |
| Since Elizabeth works best in a stable environment, she cannot work on an ERRATIC schedule. | |
| Because the deceased soldier was such an honorable man, his commanding officer delivered his EULOGY. |
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| Rainbows are EVANESCENT because they do not stay around for long periods of time. | |
| Although I love college football, I do not have the same FERVOR for the games as those fans that paint their faces with their team colors. |
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| Once upon a time, some women were falsely convicted as witches in trials against HERESY. |
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| I mean you no disrespect so please forgive my FLIPPANT tone. | |
| The inexperienced actor became FLUSTERED when he forgot his lines during his audition. | |
| Long ago, Neil had a FORTUITOUS meeting with a television producer who helped him become a star. | |
| Those who did not HEED the emergency warning were left to fend for themselves when the hurricane devastated the city. |
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| While my father had many peculiar habits, his biggest IDIOSYNCRASY was collecting his own toenail clippings. | |
| Once upon a time, unwed pregnant women were frowned upon and viewed as IGNOMINIOUS members of society. | |
| The IMPARTIAL moderator managed the debate and did not show favoritism to either politician. | |
| While Henry would eat just about anything, his wife was so FASTIDIOUS she barely ate anything. | |
| Land or soil that is FECUND is able to support the growth of a large number of strong healthy plants. |
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