Criado por Stephanie Georgilas
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Oregon has many ________ in its mountains. | cascade def. a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. |
There are many ______ in the world. | primate def. a family of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. |
His son did not go to college and is now a ________. | carpenter def. a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures. |
An elephant's ______ is vital to its protection. | tusk def. a long, pointed tooth, especially one specially developed so as to protrude from the closed mouth, as in the elephant, walrus, or wild boar. |
My dad drives a ________. | sedan def. a four door car |
The ice pack will _________ her swollen ankle. | alleviate def. make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. |
I am _______ about the hot dog sandwich debate. | ambivalent def. having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. |
I chose to _______ the philosophy of who own knowledge. | analyze def. examine methodically and in detail the constitution of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. |
The two restaurants _______ because one delivers and one does not. | contrast def. to compare the differences between things |
__________ car insurance is the best one to get. | comprehensive def. complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. |
It's important not to take _______ notes. | cursory def. rapidly and often superficially performed or produced; hasty |
Protestors often _________ in their causes.
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dissent def. hold or express opinions that are different with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed. |
There are many _______ in the Amazon. | amphibian def. a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. |
Some stocks can be very ________. | lucrative def. producing a great deal of profit |
The doctor carries a _______ around their neck. | stethoscope def. a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disk-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest, and two tubes connected to earpieces. |
She tried to explain chess, but it was all _______ to me. | incoherent def. lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought |
The ______ between the two girls was beneficial. | rapport def. a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. |
Most cars weigh at least a ______. | ton def. 2, 000 pounds |
Typewriters, computer monitors, and landline telephones are all _______.
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obsolete def. no longer in use or no longer useful |
Many soccer players have been accused of _______ their injuries. | feign def. to give a false appearance of |
It was ___________ that the devil destroyed the room. | implausible def. not having the appearance of truth or credibility |
They climbed to the _____ of Mt. Kilimanjaro. | zenith def. the high point |
There were many _______ who would steal horses in the Wild West. | bandit def. a thief, especially one in the cowboy era |
Don't ________ the leftover Thanksgiving food! | squander def. to waste |
Karen was quite the _______ and didn't trust many people. | cynic def. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons. |
The Oregon Trail museum has a couple __________ on display. | stagecoach def. a large closed horse-drawn vehicle formerly used to carry passengers and often mail along a regular route between two places. |
After a big fight, the two girls _________ by apologizing. | reconcile def. to make amends, or make up |
On a 400 meter sprint, the girl began to _______ toward the end. | falter def. start to lose strength or momentum. |
He was in ________ over choosing to attend his dream school if it meant being in lifelong debt.
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turmoil def. a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. |
She was _______ after the teacher publicly shamed her for cheating. | mortify def. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. |
Many people _________ to the effects of COVID. | succumb def. die from the effect of a disease or injury. |
It is vital that judges are _________ in their jobs. | impartial def. treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. |
The graphic artist will ______ her main character as a robot. | depict def. to represent by or as if by painting or other visual image |
The sign was ________ to the messy man. | pertinent def. pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: |
The principal ________ the student for behaving poorly. | admonish def. warn or reprimand someone firmly. |
Recent turbulent times has caused much _______ in the streets.
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anarchy def. a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems. |
The ______ has tusks. | walrus a pinniped, or fin-footed mammal, and is related to seals and sea lions. |
The land was ______ of water. | dearth scarcity that makes dear; lacking. |
During his speech he began to _______ and talk about other irrelevant issues. | digress leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing |
The narrator of the story was _________. | omnipotent def. all knowing |
The collegian was a ________ of unions. | proponent def. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal |
The judge's __________ sentence included a large fine. | punitive def. inflicting or intending as punishment |
Because he could drive to the beach, he _______ the issue by taking the bus. | circumvent def. to find a way around (an obstacle) |
The detective could not locate the _______ robber. | elusive def. hard to grasp or catch |
The shapes are _________. | irregular not even or balanced in shape or arrangement. |
The farmers are __________ the fields to grow lettuce. | cultivating prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening. |
Oregon has many ________ forests. | coniferous relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves |
The shape of a red blood cell is not _______, but rather concave. | convex having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere. |
I currently feel _________ by school because I have many assignments to do. | encumbered weigh down, burden. |
The deeper into the ocean you go, the more ________ it becomes. | obscure not discovered or known about; uncertain. |
The birth of her baby is _______, because she is 9 months pregnant. | imminent about to happen. |
The mother and daughter were _______ due to differing beliefs. | estrange cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate. |
There is a ________ in the pay between men and women. | disparity lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference: a disparity in age; disparity in rank. |
I need to _______ my shipping so that it arrives on time.
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expedite make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. |
The guy was acting _________ towards the wimpy new kid. | belligerent hostile and aggressive. |
There were many _________ charges on her card, so she froze it. | fraudulent given to or using fraud, as a person; cheating; dishonest. |
Cocaine is an _____ drug. | illicit not allowed by law: unlawful or illegal. |
Many parents ______ the idea of their children smoking. | deplore feel or express strong disapproval of (something). |
The birthday party was _______ on the weather remaining sunny. | contingent subject to chance. |
It was an _________ decision to go get ice cream after finishing a big shopping spree. | impetuous acting or done quickly and without thought or care. |
He ________ his duty of dog ownership due to financial reasons. | relinquish voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up. |
He set his glass _______ on the edge of the coffee table.
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precarious not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. |
Choosing the right number in the Lotto would be a _________ event. | fortuitous def. happening by accident or by chance |
The __________ is very opposed to conflicting ideals. | zealot def. a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. |
Doctors are hoping for a ________ for cancer. | panacea def. a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases |
The teacher was ______ and let her students retake the difficult test. | lax def. not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful. |
She made a ________ decision when she broke up with her boyfriend. | unilateral (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others. |
Military officials are often very ___________. | stringent def. strict, precise, and exacting |
There are many _________ found in literature to make a point or show a meaning. | analogy def. a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification |
Sailors and shipping docks are all part of _________ culture. | maritime def. connected with the sea (usually in a commercial or military sense) |
Her impolite behavior at the restaurant was ________. | repugnant def. extremely distasteful; unacceptable |
The man's alibi __________ him. | vindicate def. clear (someone) of blame or suspicion |
Campaigning, rallies, sings, and are ads all help _______ a candidate. | bolster def. support or strengthen; prop up |
After losing his job, the man fell into a ______ pattern of tv binging and eating. | static def. lacking in movment, action, or change, |
The ________ two year old refused to listen to dad.
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recalcitrant def. having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline. |
After years of wear, the rope appeared ___________. | tenuous def. very weak or slight |
A ________ was formed by students to champion for less homework. | coalition def. two or more people or groups temporarily work together to achieve a common goal |
The troubled boy had a ________ for violence. | propensity def. an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
The employee earned ______ for her accomplished deals. | accolade def. a mark of acknowledgment or award |
She has an ________ toward bananas. | aversion def. a strong dislike or disinclination |
Her _________ friend showed no reaction when she told her she lost her job. | callous def. feeling or showing no sympathy for others |
The _________ neighbors brought over pie. | amicable def. friendly and neighborly |
Using _______ thinking can help you "think outside the box." | abstract existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. |
They were working _________ on an important task. | assiduous showing great care and perseverance. |
The tired coworker gave a ________ greeting in the morning. | perfunctory (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. |
It is an _______ to see a white squirrel. | anomaly something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. |
The reckless boy ________ hit someone else. | indiscriminate def. done at random or without careful judgment |
Kamala Harris will need _________ to earn a nomination. | constituent def. being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect. |
Employers do not want ________ employees. | indolent def. wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. |
An umpire's job is to _________ between two teams. | intercede def. intervene on behalf of another |
The mom _________ the three year old after he scratched the other kid. | chastise def. rebuke or reprimand severely |
There were _________ books to choose from at the library. | copious def. abundant in supply or quantity |
It is important to be __________ of climate change. | cognizant def. having knowledge or being aware of |
There is usually much ______ at protest. | clamor def. a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently |
The caterpillar had a beautiful ___________. | metamorphosis def. the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages. |
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