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9 Cards in this Set
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inaugurating
(verb) in-aw-gyuh-reyt |
definition-
initial, first |
sentence-
The club will inaugurate the new officers on New Years Day. |
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exhilarates
(verb) ig-zil-uh-reyt |
definition-
Make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated. |
sentence-
Riding in a hot air balloon is an exhilarating experience. |
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dilapidated
(adjective) dih-lap-i-dey-tid |
definition-
In a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. |
sentence-
The kids thought that the dilapidated house was haunted. |
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sacrilegious
(adjective) sak-ruh-lij-uhs |
definition-
Disregard for, or irreverence towards, anyone or anything considered sacred |
sentence-
The protest turned sacrilegious when the demonstrators disrespected religious symbols. |
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carnage
(noun) kahr-nij |
definition-
The killing of a large number of people; massacre |
sentence-
The new recruit was shocked by the carnage on the battlefield. |
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prosaic
(adjective) proh-zey-ik |
definition-
commonplace or dull, matter-of-fact or unimaginative |
sentence-
Students sometimes think their reading assignments are too dull and prosaic. |
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disposition
(noun) dis-puh-zish-uhn |
definition-
A person's inherent qualities of mind and character. |
sentence-
The best pet for children is a big dog with a gentle disposition. |
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suffuse
(verb) suh-fyooz |
definition-
overspread |
sentence-
Her cheeks suffused with color. |
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noncommittal
(adjective) non-kuh-mit-l |
definition-
Not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action. |
sentence-
Politicians try to be noncommittal about controversial subjects. |
