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After running for an hour in the hot sun, the players were PARCHED and rushed to drink water.
PARCHED = extremely thirsty, dried out
The hungry PREDATOR crept silently toward its prey, ready to pounce and attack the smaller animal.
PREDATOR = an animal that hunts and eats other animals for food
The students found it difficult to CONCENTRATE on the lesson because of the loud music coming from the next room.
CONCENTRATE = pay attention, to focus attention or effort
He had signed a CONTRACT agreeing to work for the company for the next three years.
CONTRACT = a written or spoken agreement
The graduation ceremony was a FORMAL event, with speeches and people who wore suits and elegant gowns.
FORMAL = following rules, like wearing nice clothes for a special event or speaking correctly in class
Formal is about doing things the "right" way
He was so AFFABLE that everyone at the party immediately felt comfortable around him.
AFFABLE = friendly and pleasant
The child looked DROWSY, rubbing his eyes and yawning as bedtime approached.
DROWSY = feeling very sleep or tired
Even though the task seemed very difficult and time consuming, Sarah remained DETERMINED to finish it by the deadline.
DETERMINED = firm decision to do something and will not give up even when it's hard
She had a KEEN sense of smell, able to detect even the faintest scent.
KEEN = sharp or highly developed
The conversation the group of teenagers was having after school was very INFORMAL, filled with jokes and casual chatter.
INFORMAL = casual, easy going, relaxed, not following official or formal procedures
When the volcano ERUPTED, hot lava flowed down the mountain’s sides.
ERUPTED = to break out or burst out suddenly
The METEOROLOGIST predicted rain, so everyone brought umbrellas to school.
METEOROLOGIST = weatherman, weather forecaster, scientist who studies the weather
The large crowd was clearly AGITATED, many people shouting and waving their hands in frustration.
AGITATED = experiencing strong emotions that could lead to fights or violent behavior
The teacher asked us to CONTRAST the two characters in the novel, focusing on the differences in the personalities.
CONTRAST= compare the differences
She was COMMITTED to her workout routine, never missing a day at the gym.
The couple is in a COMMITTED relationship.
COMMITTED = dedicated, devoted, all-in
The children MURMURED softly during the movie so they wouldn’t disturb anyone.
MURMURED = said something in a low, soft voice
When the alarm BLARED, everyone left the building quickly for the fire drill.
BLARED = made a loud noise
The house had a SPARSE amount of furniture, with only the most necessary pieces of furniture in each room.
SPARSE = not a lot, only a few, small in number spread over a large area
Many species of bats are NOCTURNAL, emerging from their caves at night to search for food.
NOCTURNAL = awake and active at night
She had to PLEAD with her parents to let her attend the concert.
PLEAD = trying to convince someone, almost like begging
The airplane DESCENDED slowly until its wheels touched the runway.
DESCENDED = to move downward or to a lower position
After hours of discussion, the two leaders reached an agreement and ended the long DISPUTE.
DISPUTE – a disagreement or argument
The teacher's explanation to the class was so AMBIGUOUS that none of the students understood what she meant.
AMBIGUOUS - not clear, unclear, confusing
His protective armor was IMPENETRABLE.
The forest was very dense, with trees so thick that sunlight barely reached the forest floor. The forest was truly IMPENETRABLE.
IMPENETRABLE = impossible to pass through
The teacher gave EXPLICIT directions on how to complete the assignment, ensuring no one would make mistakes.
EXPLICIT = clearly stated, explained or shown in a clear way, not confusing