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My first day was abysmal, just terrible.
extremely bad
There was an all out brawl! Just a huge fight!
an intense, loud fight ; to fight loudly and disruptively.
We should capitalize, take advantage of the situation!
to use to your advantage
The land was desolate, totally empty.
bare, barren, empty
Paula was quite weird, though she preferred the term "eccentric."
peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
Unlike most mathematics, which deal in reality and concrete concepts, philosophy is more abstract.
existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality
You know I can't be objective, I have a strong bias towards my mom.
a preconception that prevents objectivity.
Unlike his silky hair, his beard was coarse.
indicating a rough texture; lacking refinement or sophistication
to object to / go against
I don't understand how he can endure the heat all day, I can't stand it for more than a few minutes!
to withstand, sustain, or hold out against.
Americans have adapted many foreign foods to better suit their own tastes, such as the thicker bread, additional cheese, and more meaty toppings on our pizza.
to make suit a new purpose ; to accommodate to a new condition, setting, or situation
Instead of removing troops, we should bolster the front line!
an increase or growth; to increase or make grow
Though Rosie's plan helped us hit our goal, Jorge's shortcut was counterproductive.
to hinder / slow the achievement of a goal.
Nick could no longer hold in his frustration and cried out in dismay.
hopelessness, stress, or consternation; to fill with woe and apprehension
Unlike Pablo, whose vocabulary seemed to be entirely made up of a few curse words, Panchito was quite eloquent.
having refined or expressive communication skills.
The advent of social media has changed the way humanity lives their lives forever.
arrival or creation of something
Jolly old Saint Nicholas was a benevolent soul.
kind, generous
What are the odds that our birthdays would coincide with one another?!
to happen at the same time
The 13th amendment decreed that slavery was illegal in the United States.
to declare formally and with authority
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
to give, equip, or bestow
Language acquisition is easier for children than for adults.
the act of gaining a skill or possession of something.
Leaving home for university was very bittersweet.
Voting is the civic duty of every U.S. citizen.
relating to a city or citizens
Though the firefighters worked as fast as they could, the situation seemed dire.
hopeless and dangerous or fearful.
Putting oil on sunburn will only exacerbate the heat and pain. Use aloe vera instead.
to make worse or increase the severity of.