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Vocab in Context
Vocab in Context
Vocab in Context
Vocab in Context
Vocab in Context
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Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.
What is put her down / talk badly about her
100
John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw "Bloodcore 6", he was so appalled by the bloodshed that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.
What is disgusted?
100
Miss Annie reproached johnny for the missing chocolate chip cookies, even though Johnny is allergic to chocolate.
What is scolded (or reprimanded)?
100
By making his lunches and saving his lunch money, Alex was able to amass enough to pay for his car repair.
What is to gather or accumulate something valuable over a long period of time?
100
No matter how much James felt like telling off the cranky lady, he knew he needed to keep this job, so he suppressed the urge.
What is prevent the expression or development of something?
200
My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I'm not even concerned about such frivolous things.
What is unimportant?
200
Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
What is dying?
200
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.
What is sorry / regretful?
200
Gina was so audacious as to take the pen out of the businessman's pocket and begin writing the check for him.
What is bold, disrespectful?
200
The period between when I graduated from high school and found employment is an interval that I do not remember so fondly.
What is period of time between two more important events?
300
The dogs were so hungry that they would have killed one another for a morsel of meat.
What is a tiny bit?
300
As Kevin remembered the promise he made earlier, he reluctantly agreed to help Jennie move her stuff into her new apartment.
What is hesitantly?
300
It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole world is falling apart.
What is maintain?
300
Though all of the other children had either a cold, a flu, or both, Robert had developed an immunity to these illnesses and his play was unaffected.
What is to be protected from something harmful; the ability to resist an illness or infection?
300
Boby told Suzy that he went to the party, but not that he went to the party with Brenda, but Suzy found out anyway. Suzy is upset about this omission.
What is leaving out or excluding something?
400
My mom always worries about my grades and the colleges that I'll be able to attend, but if she were a little less fretful she'd be a lot more fun.
What is worried?
400
Few were impressed by Kirstin's presentation, "How to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time," even though Kirstin was able to simultaneously walk and chew gum.
What is concurrently (at the same time)?
400
I am disappointed, but I have nothing more to say. I will leave you to contemplate how your mother will react to this news.
What is to think about something, usually for a long time?
400
Brian thought that parties were a waste of time, money, and energy, so he shunned these social events.
What is to persistently avoid or stay away from?
400
The teacher doesn't mind if you chew gum or have a small snack, so long as you are not conspicuous with your consumption. If you put a bag of chips on your desk and start sharing them with everyone, he's going to take your chips.
What is blatant, or to do something that attracts attention or is highly noticeable?