Passive Voice
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She ate a Banh Mi.
The Banh Mi was eaten by her.
Irate
Angry
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We need three things from the store milk eggs and bread.
We need three things from the store: milk, eggs and bread.
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I cant believe its already Friday.
I can't believe its already Friday.
Devour
to eat
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Her grandpa killed 7 people in the war.
7 people were killed by her grandpa in the war.
Lethargic
Sleepy/slow moving
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The principal who rarely gets angry raised his voice.
The principal, who rarely gets angry, raised his voice.
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He made a decision one that would change his life forever.
He made a decision - one that would change his life forever.
Conceal
To hide
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The Tet Market on Saturday sold food.
Food was sold at the Tet market on Saturday.
Strenuous
Difficult/tiring
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My brother who lives in New York works in finance.
My brother, who lives in New York, works in finance.
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The company changed its policy because its trying to improve profits.
The company changed its policy because it's trying to improve profits.
Parable
A fake story meant to teach a lesson
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The US government had already raised the drinking age to 21 before I was born.
The drinking age had already been raised to 21 by the government before I was born.
Apathetic
Not caring/not showing emotion
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I was nervous about the test however I felt prepared
I was nervous about the test; however, I felt prepared
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The solution surprisingly was obvious.
The solution - surprisingly - was obvious.
Nexus
A connection linking two or more things.
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He wanted a new graphics card but his girlfriend already bought him one for his birthday.
He wanted a new graphics card but it had already been bought by his girlfriend for his birthday.
Viscous
Having a thick or creamy consistency
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Africa has many dangerous animals such as lions hyenas hippos and crocodiles.
Africa has many dangerous animals, such as: lions, hyenas, hippos and crocodiles.
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The students uniforms were very dirty.
The students' uniforms were very dirty.
Bellweather
An indicator or predictor of something