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The Diamondbacks pitcher signed his autograph on the fans' baseballs.
a person's own signature
He did not realize that his brother had left the room, so he ended up having a monologue rather than a conversation.
the words spoken by one person
She thoroughly inspected the car to make sure it was not damaged before purchasing it.
to look at carefully in search of flaws
IKEA is known for complicating their instructions instead of making them simple and clear.
make something hard to understand
Brad's intention was to go grocery shopping after work, but he was too tired, so he ended up just going home instead.
to plan or aim to do something
The newest biography about George Washington cannot be fully accurate, as he is not alive to be interviewed.
a story of a person's life written by someone else
She had always been fascinated by criminals and their thought processes, so she decided to major in psychology.
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
From the top of the mountain, she had a new perspective of her city, noticing things she hadn't seen before.
a way of viewing things or situations, a particular point of view
If he did not comply with his parents' expectations, then he would not be able to hang out with his friends.
following rules, wishes, or demands
The professor decided to extend the deadline since the students were struggling to finish their project in a timely manner.
to make something longer, wider, or larger, or to last for a longer time
The diagram showed step-by-step instructions on how to build the chair.
a drawing or plan that explains something
John called Jill so that they could have a clearer dialogue than just texting about the complex situation.
speech between two or more people
The flash mob was an entertaining event that gained the attention of many spectators.
a person who watches something
The chef needed to duplicate the recipe to make a second batch so everyone could try some.
You could feel the tension in the arena with only seconds left during the tied championship game.
worry, strain, or anxiety, a state of disagreement between people or groups, or the degree to which something is stretched tight
As somebody who studied geography, Samuel has a great desire to travel the world.
the study of the Earth's surface
Doctors take various pathology courses, so they can understand how to diagnose and treat different ailments.
the study of diseases
In retrospect, I should have studied more for this test - it was not as easy as I expected it to be.
look back or think about what happened in the past
The puzzle left the students perplexed - no one was able to figure it out.
to be thoroughly confused or baffled
Brenda has a tendency to overshare personal details, which causes her to have a hard time making friends.
a natural inclination or habit to do or behave in a certain way
Mary loved her name so much that she had towels with a monogram of the letter M on them.
a design made from the initials of a person or company
The book ended on a cliffhanger, but fortunately, the epilogue explained what happened.
a speech or section at the end of a book or play
Buddhas tend to be introspective, as they reflect on themselves more than other peoples' actions and behavior.
examine one's own thoughts and feelings
The rubber shoe sole was pliable, so it allowed the dancer to move his feet in various ways.
easily bent or easily adaptable
Julia was attentive during the lecture, as it was an interesting topic to her.
paying close attention and being thoughtful and helpful toward others