Use in a Sentence
Def. and Part of Speech
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Definition
100

Use the word "hover" in a sentence (can change tense)

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Example: Logan hovered over the crowd like he was flying.

100

Give the definition and part of speech(es) for "banter"

(v.) to exchange playful remarks, tease (n.) talk that is playful and teasing

100

Give a synonym for the word "genial"

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Examples: friendly, amiable, nice

100

Give an example of someone being "ostracized".

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Someone being excluded from a group of people

100

instill

(v.) to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in

200

Use the word "myriad" in a sentence

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Example: I had a myriad of students in my G block class.

200

Give the definition and part of speech(es) for "oust".

(v.) to remove, drive out of a position or place.

200

Give a synonym for the word "defect".

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Examples: fault, flaw, imperfection

200

Give an example of someone treating an instrument gingerly.

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Carrying the instrument with care, holding it warily.

200

epitaph

a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone

300

Use the word "volatile" in a sentence.

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Curley was volatile towards Lennie.

300

Give the definition and part of speech(es) for the the word "finesse"

(n.) a delicate skill; tact and cleverness; (v.) to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgment

300

Give a synonym for "plaudits"

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Examples: applause, cheers, acclaim

300

Give an example of a "qualm" you could have with someone.

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Example: Violet stole a pen from me.

300

laggard

a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind, slow to move, act, or respond

400

Use the word "pseudonym" in a sentence.

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Example: Alasdair wrote under the pseudonym "Llywelyn"

400

Give the definition and part of speech(es) for "wanton".

(adj.) reckless, heartless, loose in morals, (n.) a spoiled, pampered person

400

Give a synonym for "promontory" 

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Examples: cliff, ledge

400

Give an example of someone in "anguish"

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Example: Someone might be in anguish after natural disasters.

400

prodigious

immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree

500

Use the word "forthright" in a sentence.

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Examples: I appreciate the forthright way in which you express your opinions.

500
Give the definition and part of speech(es) for the word "scapegoat".
(n.) a person or thing carrying the blame for others
500

Give a synonym for "audacious"

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Examples: enterprising, brave

500

Give an example of something or someone being "retentive".

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Example: Regan has a retentive memory for her vocabulary quizzes.

500
facetious

humorous, not meant seriously

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