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describes something in a very poor condition because of disuse and neglect
derelict
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against or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
illegal
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He remembers his grandmother.
His grandmother is remembered.
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Children ___ hate chocolate are uncommon.
Children who hate chocolate are uncommon.
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One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, located in the United States.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
200
difficulties, misfortune that a person faces
adversity
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an act of attacking and robbing someone
mugging
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Does she buy her own clothes?
Are her clothes bought by her?
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Let's go to a country ___ the sun always shines.
Let's go to a country where the sun always shines.
200
A sculpture that was gifted to the U.S. and sent to celebrate 100 years of Franco-American friendship.
The Statue of Liberty
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understanding and accepting the different opinions in society about religion or politics (even when you disagree)
tolerance
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causing shock or dismay; horrific
appalling
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They were decorating the mansion.
The mansion was decorated by them.
The mansion is/was being decorated by them.
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They live in a house ___ roof is full of holes.
They live in a house whose roof is full of holes.
300
This comedy actor is known for starring in famous films such as: The Truman Show, Bruce Almighty, Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Jim Carrey
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the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
welfare
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conscientious people who show care and put in a big effort in their lives; being conscientious has to do with being careful, thoughtful, and decent
conscientiousness
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Sonny & Cher sang the famous duet "I Got You Babe".
The famous duet called "I Got You Babe" was sung by Sonny & Cher.
400
An elephant is an animal ___ lives in hot countries.
An elephant is an animal that lives in hot countries.
400
According to the Environmental Protection Agency's 2012 figure, 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) of _____ is produced by each American every single day.
Trash/Waste
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information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
propaganda
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describing a person or group of people whose power or legal rights are taken away
disenfranchised
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I am working at McDonald’s until I finish school.
He is being hired to work at McDonald’s.
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The woman ___ car is a BMW crashed into my house the other day and broke down my front door.
The woman whose car is a BMW crashed into my house the other day and broke down my front door.
500
Name 2 presidents you can find on a U.S. bill.
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