"A" is for adjective
Supply the correct adjective in this sentence:
The student's _____________ (adj) plagiarism, which copied entire paragraphs from online sources, resulted in a automatic failing grade.
Egregious
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The actor's performance was praised for its ___________ (adj), as he convincingly embodies the character's emotional struggles and physical mannerisms.
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Verisimilitude
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Indigenous (adj/noun)
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Occurring naturally; Earliest known inhabitants
Compose one simple sentence using the word...
Impasse (noun)
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Example: Ms. Blair and I reached an impasse in our agrument.
Whose favorite food is this?
Supreme Pizza
(On this hallway)
Ms. Blair
Supply the correct adjective in this sentence:
The poet's __________ (adj) verses, filled with sorrow and remembrance, captured the somber mood of the memorial service.
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Elegiac
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The friendship was strained after she told her friend a __________ (adj) story, which was quickly revealed to be a complete fabrication.
Spurious
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Precursor (noun)
One that precedes and indicates the approach of another.
Write one complex sentence about RCSA cafeteri using the word...
Cacophony (noun)
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The cacohonous (adj) noise in the RCSA cafeteria was loud, so I left as soon as I finished my lunch.
Whose favorite dip is this?
House made onion dip with Ridged Ruffles
(On this hallway)
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Ms. Viggiano
Supply the correct adjective in this sentence:
The debate between theoretical models and empirical evidence often boils down to a choic between abstrct ideals and _____________ (adj) solutions.
Pragmatic
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The proctor's testimony, which detailed the student's surreptitious glances andexchanged notes, served to _________ (verb) the teachers' suspicion, making the student's cheating the __________ (adj) issue of the disciplinary hearing.
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Corroborate; Salient
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Germane (adj)
Closely akin
Write one compound sentence about a movie using the word...
Implausible (adj)
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The storyline of the film was implausible, so Ms. Blair and I left in the middle of the flick.
Whose favorite food is this?
Mama's Pineapple Upside Down Cake
(On this hallway)
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Mr. Payne
Supply the correct adjective in this sentence:
Despite her excpetional talent, the young musician remained __________ (adj), hesitant to showcase her abilities in front of a large audience.
Diffident
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Curtis's _________ ( adj) excuse for missing the final exam--that he was abducted by squirrels--was such an _________ (adj) fabrication that even his most gullible friends rolled their eyes.
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Implausible; Egregious
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Enervate (adj)
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Lacking physical or mental vigor.
Write a compound sentence about Calculus using a conjunctive adverb and the vocabulary word...
Abstruse
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I like math; however, I found calculus to be an abstruse subject.
Whose favorite food is this?
Scrambled eggs with hot sauce: "I can eat them anytime."
(On this hallway)
Mr. Barindik
Supply the correct adjectives in this sentence:
The family gathered in the ___________ (adj) old library, where the reading of the will, though necessary, provided a _________ (adj) reminder of their departed patriarch.
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Venerable; Poignant
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She tried to _________ (verb) the 'urgent need' for a later curfew, but her parents, taking a _________ (adj) stance, simply reminded her of the agreed-upon rules and the importance of responsiblity.
Elucidate; Pragmatic
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Imperturbable (adj)
Marked by extreme calm.
Write a compound complex sentence about a birthday party using the word...
Laconic
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Although Marge's party was filled with laughter, some guests were happy and talkative, and some guests were simply laconic.
Whose favorite food is this?
Chocolat Mousse Pie
(On the science and math hallway)
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Mr. Reeves