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adj. So unreasonable as to be laughable; foolish or silly
Absurd
You'd look absurd in a suit and tie at the beach.
v. To move in a clumsy or heavy way.
Lumber
The old dog lumbered toward me.
adj. Important; full of meaning.
Significant
July 4, 1776, is a significant date in American history.
n. A person who watches an activity; an onlooker.
Spectator
The spectators jostled each other as they rushed onto the field of the game.
n. A test to prove or discover something.
Experiment
The experiment shows that oxygen and hydrogen combine to form water.
v. To do something by making an effort; to complete successfully.
Accomplish
I know I will accomplish these errands by noon.
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v. To stir up; to excite.
Rouse
Martin Luther King Jr. roused the American people with his 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
v. To rise suddenly and rapidly.
Soar
The cost of a college education is expected to soar during the next few years.
adj. Hard to handle or control because of large size or heaviness.
Unwieldy
The sofa was so unwieldy that getting up three flights of stairs was a real challenge.
adj. Easily damaged or broken; not strongly made.
Flimsy
The cart was too flimsy to carry such a heavy load.
v. To rise, usually in a steady way.
Ascend
The rocket ascended to a height of five hundred feet before falling to Earth.
v. To copy or imitate closely
Mimic
The parrot fascinated us because it could mimic human speech so well.v. To stop for a while before going on.
Suspend
The subway suspended its main route for two days while the track was repaired.
v. To bring or to come to an end.
Terminate
Heavy rain terminated the tennis match after only ten minutes of play.
Heroic
Firefighters made a heroic effort to put out the blaze.
adj. Tightly packed; crowded close together.
Dense
The tired explorers hacked their way through dense vines and bushes to reach the coast.