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Use the word ACUTE in a sentence.
Acute(adj): With a sharp point; keen and alert; sharp and severe
She felt an acute pain in her ankle after she twisted it.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
The empty old house made an _______ sound in the wind.
A. Pacify C. Smug
B. Eerie D. Tarry
Correct answer: B
Eerie(adj): Causing fear because of strangeness; weird or mysterious
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Tarry(v): To delay leaving; to linger or wait
Correct answer: True
We shouldn’t tarry too long if we want to catch the bus.
Select the definition that matches the word SYNOPSIS.
A. (n) A brief statement giving a general view of a subject; a summary
B. (v) To act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness.
Correct answer: A
Before watching the movie, she read a short synopsis to understand the story.
Use the word BLUSTER in a sentence.
Bluster(v): To talk or act in a noisy and threatening way
He tried to bluster his way through the argument by speaking loudly.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
The edges of his old jeans began to _______.
A. Setback C. Numb
B. Acute D. Fray
Correct answer: D
Fray(n):A brawl or fight;(v) to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn
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Ravenous (adj): greedy; very hungry; eager for satisfaction
Correct answer: True
After the soccer game, they were ravenous and ate everything in sight.
Select the definition that matches the word INHABITANT.
A. (n) The length of time that something continues or lasts
B. (n) One living permanently in a given place
Correct answer: B
The city has over a million inhabitants.
Use the word BUNGLE in a sentence.
Bungle(v): To act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness.
He bungled the project and had to start over.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
My fingers and toes went ________ from the cold.
A. Numb C. Inhabitant
B. Remorse D. Facet
Correct answer: A
Numb(adj): Having the loss of feeling or movement; (v) to dull the feeling of
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Headstrong(v): to make peaceful or calm; to soothe
Correct answer: False
Headstrong(n):willful or stubborn
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone’s advice.
Select the definition that matches the word FIDELITY.
A. (v) Deep and painful regret for ones past misdeeds
B. (n) The state of being faithful; accurate in details
Correct answer: B
The dog showed great fidelity by staying with its owner through the storm.
Use the word COMMENTARY in a sentence.
Commentary(n): a series of notes clarifying or explaining something; an expression of opinion
The reporter gave live commentary during the game.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
She had a _______ smile after scoring the game winning goal.
A. Synopsis C. Ravenous
B. Smug D. Refute
Correct answer: B
Smug(adj): Overly self-satisfied, overconfident
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Refute(n): Something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss
Correct answer: False
Refute(v): To prove incorrect
The scientist was able to refute the false claims with clear evidence.
Select the definition that matches the word FACET.
A. (n) One aspect or angle of a subject or problem; the cut surface of a gem
B. (v) To make peaceful or calm; to soothe
Correct answer: A
Kindness is an important facet of her personality.
Use the word DURATION in a sentence.
Duration(n); the length of time that something continues or lasts
The duration of the movie is two hours.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
I felt deep _________ after lying to my friend.
A. Bungle C. Remorse
B. Duration D. Setback
Correct answer: C
Remorse(v): Deep and painful regret for ones past misdeeds
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Pacify(v): to make peaceful or calm; to soothe
Correct answer: True
The mother tried to pacify the crying baby by rocking him gently.
Select the definition that matches the word SETBACK .
A. (n) Something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss
B. (adj) Having the loss of feeling or movement;(v) to dull the feeling of
Correct answer: A
Losing his passport was a major setback in his travel plans.