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After the storm, the water began to recede, revealing the road again.
diminish, go/move back,
The weather forecast predicted an abysmal storm, with torrential rain and high winds.
awful, bad
The lake was incredibly serene, reflecting the clear, cloudless sky.
peaceful, calm
He was oblivious to the fact that his phone was ringing, completely engrossed in the book he was reading.
unaware
She was apprehensive about her job interview, as she repeatedly glanced at her preparation notes in fear.
anxious, fearful, worried
"I wish I had brought my spectacles" said the old librarian as she squinted to read the small text
glasses
The movie ended abruptly, without any warning or any real conclusion.
Suddenly
After forgetting to study, it seemed inevitable that I would struggle on the unit test.
unavoidable, inescapable
The instructions for the homework were so ambiguous that no one knew what to do.
unclear
The teacher gave a very meticulous explanation, making sure every tiny detail was clear to the class.
precise, detailed, diligent
The desert is a place with sparse vegetation - there are only a few plants here and there.
thinly dispersed, scattered
After seeing a third teenager walk by with a mullet, the old man concluded that it must be one of the most prevalent hairstyles of this generation.
Common
Even though everyone else in the class was stressed to receive their grades, Tom seemed nonchalant as he casually talked to his friends.
Calm, unconcerned
Mike was reluctant to join the group project, because he didn't like speaking in front of the class.
unwilling, hesitant, resistant
I was absolutely inundated with homework and extracurriculars, so much so that I had no time for YouTube at home!
overwhelmed
DVDs are becoming obsolete, because most people just stream movies online nowadays.
outdated, old fashioned
Our new boss at work seemed very superficial, and didn't seem to care about anything important.
Fake, shallow
The last thing Bruce wanted was to get into a fight, but when he saw the old lady get her purse stolen, he felt obliged to intervene.
Required, obligated
To alleviate my headache, I turned off the TV, took some pain medicine, and took a nap.
reduce, east, dull, diminish, get rid of
As the years went on, the condition of the old, abandoned house deteriorated so much that it had to be knocked down.
Worsened
It took years and years of laborious training, but he finally achieved his life goal of being a firefighter.
difficult, strenuous
Her fear of butterflies was very irrational, but they still scared her every time she saw one.
unreasonable
Some people may think my little brother is annoying because of all the questions he asks, but I just think he has an inquisitive nature.
curious
It was inconceivable to me that Andrea still was not aware of Brent's feelings for her, even though he wrote her a special poem.
unbelievable
"Don't tell Beth! She's so subservient to Mom that she'll probably tell her all about it and spoil the surprise."
Obedient