Set 1s3
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Edible
Definition : (adj.) fit to be eaten
Synonyms : eatable
Antonyms : inedible
Sample Sentence : Many plants and roots are edible to humans.
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Cargo
Definition : (n.) the goods that are being carried in a ship or plane
Synonyms : freight
Sample Sentence : Sailors loaded the ship with cargo for several hours before it was ready to leave.
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Blush
Definition : (v.) to become red in the face, usually because you are embarrassed
Sample Sentence : Joan blushed at the unexpected compliment.
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Frail
Definition : (adj.) weak and thin, especially from being old or ill
Synonyms : flimsy, weak
Antonyms : strong, sturdy
Sample Sentence : My grandmother looked frail and tired after her hospital visit.
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Nightmare
Definition : (n.) a very frightening dream
Sample Sentence : Terry woke up from a terrible nightmare, then quickly went back to sleep.
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Horde
Definition : (n.) a densely packed crowd that moves as a group
Synonyms : crowd
Sample Sentence : The rats swam ashore in hordes.
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Perch
Definition : (v.) to be in a position on top of something or on the edge of something
Sample Sentence : A few birds perched on the telephone wires.
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Crinkle
Definition : (v.) to wrinkle
Sample Sentence : I crinkled up the piece of paper and threw it in the garbage.
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Literally
Definition : (adv.) used to stress that something is true although it may be surprising
Sample Sentence : It was so hot that you could literally cook an egg on the floor.
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Proposal
Definition : (n.) suggestion
Synonyms : offer
Sample Sentence : They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.
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Treacherously
Definition : (adv.) acting in a way that is meant to betray somebody's trust, confidence, or faith
Synonyms : deceitfully
Sample Sentence : The wet rocks were treacherously smooth.
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Recede
Definition : (v.) to move back
Synonyms : retreat
Sample Sentence : Our troop receded after the general realized that we would lose the battle.
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Caress
Definition : (v.) to touch gently
Synonym : stroke
Sample Sentence : I caressed my cat's back as it sat on my lap.
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Thick-headedsfda
Definition : (adj.) used to describe someone who is foolish
Synonyms : dull
Antonyms : intelligentdf
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Daybreak
Definition : (n.) the time of day when light first appears
Synonyms : dawn
Sample Sentence : At daybreak, the roosters crow on the farm.
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Phosphorescent
Definition : (adj.) glowing
Sample Sentence : The stars were phosphorescent in the sky.
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Stubble
Definition : (n.) short, bristly growth
Sample Sentence : After not shaving for a few days, my father had some stubble.
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Revsd
Definition : (v.) to make an engine to run more quickly
Sample Sentence : Melly woke to someone revving a car engine down the street.
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Seamstress
Definition : (n.) a woman whose job is sewing and making clothes
Sample Sentence : The seamstress mended the rip in my pants.
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Apparent
Definition : (adj.) seeming; easy to see or understand
Synonyms : obvious
Antonyms : unclear
Sample Sentence : Dean's sadness was apparent as he slumped at his desk.
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Maneuver
Definition : (v.) to move or manipulate skillfully
Synonyms : contrive, plan
Sample Sentence : Sailing vessels can’t maneuver as easily as steamers.
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Reconnaissance
Definition : (n.) search for information
Synonyms : investigation
Sample Sentence : After a short reconnaissance, the fireboat picked her way slowly through the reefs until she was close to us.
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Waft
Definition : (v.) to float in the wind
Sample Sentence : A smell of bacon and eggs wafted up from the kitchen.
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Interplanetary
Definition : (adj.) between or among planets
Sample Sentence : Michael is going to attend college to study interplanetary activity, or activity among planets.
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Plausible
Definition : (adj.) believable
Antonyms : implausible
Sample Sentence : Gary's presentation on global warming was well thought out and very plausible.