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Emoji Interpretations
100

This verb means to gradually become less or cause something to become less.

What is diminish

100

Reduce, lessen

Diminish

100

After the tragic ending, the author left readers with a __________ mood that matched the main character’s grief.

Morose 

100

Picture Prompt 1

Compensate 

100

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Innovate

200

This word describes something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided.

What is inevitable

200

Invent, create

Innovate 

200

The repeated references to dark skies and crows gave the story an __________ tone.

Ominous 

200

Picture Prompt 2

Trace 

200

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Advocate 

300

To take or receive something from a source, often through reasoning or deduction.

What is derive

300

Combine, blend

Integrate

300

The character's __________ attitude showed he had accepted his fate and was no longer going to fight.

Resigned 

300

Picture Prompt 3

Arbitrary

300

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Dismal 

400

Describes a situation or statement that is unclear or has more than one meaning.

What is ambiguous 

400

Angry, spiteful

Vindictive 

400

The speaker used extra statistics to __________ their point during the debate.

Reinforce 

400

Picture Prompt 4

Coherent

400

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Vindictive 

500

This adjective describes a tone or situation that suggests something bad or threatening is about to happen.

What is ominous 

500

Helpful, kindhearted

Benevolent 

500

The author used vague phrases like “they hid” and “something happened” to make the meaning __________.

Ambiguous 

500

Picture Prompt 5

Dire 

500

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Compensate