Example
Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows.
actor or performer
Haberdasheries, stores that sell men’s clothing, are becoming more common today.
stores that sell men’s clothing
The girl was churlish – rude, sullen, and absolutely ill-mannered.
rude
He was opposed to the idea, although his best friend was completely supportive of it.
against and idea
What is my first name?
Molly
Animals from the equine group, such as horses and zebras, are hoofed mammals.
horse family
Our new puppy was so rambunctious; all she wanted to do was run in circles around the house.
playful and energetic
He’s very egocentric, and one of the most selfish people I’ve ever met.
selfish
She acted nonchalant about the exam, but she was actually quite concerned.
uncaring/unbothered
What is my favorite color?
Blue
Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests.
large geographical area with a distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life
Dr. Smith is an entomologist, or an expert on insects.
expert on insects
They found the request from their teacher preposterous and complained to their principal about the unreasonable demand.
unreasonable
The court decided that the claim was fraudulent, even though the evidence seemed to show it was real.
fake/not true
How many years have I worked at Coolidge?
2 (this is my second)
A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around.
giant statue
The army attempted to thwart the enemy with a new plan of attack. Before the enemy realized what was happening, their forces became confused and frustrated. The army won the battle and stopped the enemy's advance.
hinder/prevent from achieving a goal
Her story was fabricated. Every word of it was completely made up.
untrue/made up
We thought the athletes would be famished after their game, but they were not hungry at all.
very hungry/starving
How many children do I have and what are their names?
2 daughters - Marley and Lucia (Lulu)
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever.
Life experiences
Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.
fire
The crime he committed was egregious; he’ll never recover from this horrendous scandal.
horrendous scandal
Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.
outgoing
Where is my husband from?
Colombia