Word Structure
The volume was turned so low that the podcast was not very audible.
My friend wanted to help me when I was destitute, but she couldn't because she was totally broke also.
completely broke
Lucy was a real chatterbox, unlike her sister who was more taciturn and shy.
quiet
"Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the centuries"
things in space
Don't talk to Jeremy unless you want to hear him go on an on about how great his ideas are. He's so arrogant!
Thinking you're better than others.
This issue is so divisive that it always causes one half of my family to argue with the other when we bring it up at dinner.
It divides us- it splits us
boring
Instead of mitigating my pain, the medication actually made it worse.
to make something better or less
It was an idyllic day for a walk- sunny, warm, with a light breeze and the sound of birds singing in the trees.
perfect
My loquacious aunt likes to go on an on about her life. She can talk for hours, and she never seems to run out of things to say.
Talkative, talks alot
Everyone celebrated the liberation of the slaves after the Civil war.
freeing
The biopsy of his brain tumor showed that it was harmless, and thankfully the tumor on his liver was benign also.
harmless
While her homework was only partially done, her friend's homework was complete.
part way
Even though she is rich, she's stingy. She doesn't tip waiters well, she almost never gets her friends birthday presents, and she never donates to any charities.
doesn't want to spend money
speed
The things she said and did were so malicious that her friends were always crying, and people started to avoid her.
hurtful, mean
native, from there
The boat she designed was an epic fail. Instead of being buoyant it sunk like a rock.
able to float
After a tornado people need to be careful of the many hazards outside such as broken glass, downed power lines, and unstable buildings.
dangers
trash
This is a prime location for a bookstore since it is in a great neighborhood and so many people walk by every day.
Both he and his cousin are so rude! I can't stand their impudent behavior.
rude
really hot
The decor was gorgeous! It included beautiful floral arrangements, expensive paintings, interesting looking vases and jars, and brightly colored throw pillow.
The decoration.
I guess that's the benefit of dating a millionare- incredible vacations, celebrity parties, luxury hotels, and extravagant gifts.
way to expensive or fancy- so expensive that it was a foolish purchase
remmember
sleepy
We can't all be like movie stars who spend tons of money on whatever they want without thinking about it. Some of us need to be thrifty instead so we have enough money left to pay rent
careful with money, saving
Fictitious creatures such as unicorns, fairies, and goblins are a favorite with my daughter right now.
Not real
I met the most amazing girl at the memorial service for one of our teachers. Under different circumstances I would have asked her out, but I knew the timing wasn't right and would have seemed insensitive, so I didn't.
conditions
Culture and language are so connected that some people say they are indivisible. You simply can't understand a culture without understanding it's language too.
can't be separated or divided
My grandmother is so feeble now that she is old, and my grandfather is also starting to become weak.
weak
My sister is usually compassionate, but today she was so mean.
caring
In the Northeast we get almost every type of precipitation including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
water that falls from the sky in some form
His business was so lucrative this year that he was able to buy a million dollar home in cash!
Anything that makes alot of money
His plan is to be the first teenager to circumnavigate the globe from east to west in only a sailboat.
to go completely around
I really needed him to speed up the process for my passport since I was going to Spain in two days. I was so happy that passport office said they could expedite the process if I paid an extra fee.
to speed something up, make it happen more quickly
In some cultures private property is the rule, while in other cultures communal property is common.
public, shared
My music tastes are so eclectic- it's hard to figure me out! My playlist includes rap, classical, heavy metal, country, and even salsa!
made of of lots of different styles,
When stranded on Mars, Matt Damon's character used his ingenuity to figure out how to create water, grow food, and create oxygen using only the materials he had available.
intelligence or creativity