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15 Cards in this Set
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The mother _________ed her face when she realized her son had written all over the wall in crayon.
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contort
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an ed in the sentences indicates that this word is being used as a verb
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The flame by John F. Kennedy's grave is a _________ reminder of his influence in our nation.
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perpetual
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Your hard work is an ____________ for me to continue with my graduate school work.
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inspiration
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The dog___________ when his owner brought out the spank spoon.
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cowed
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The teacher remained in her position although she was ___________.
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incompetent
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I was ___________ed when I saw the tv reports about the earthquake in Haiti.
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appall
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The farmer's hands were _________ from working in the sun all day but his heart was not.
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callous
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Grady has a ___________ to suck his thumb when he gets tired.
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compulsion
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it is automatic, he almost can't help it.
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Please ________ to the new schedule by getting up earlier than you normally do.
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adjust
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What was the ____________ to your money problems?
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resolution
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It was a _________ beach house away from the public.
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cloistered
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I am very ___________ that that child is cheating on her test.
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cognizant
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Her ___________ attitude showed me that she had little concern for her friend's attitude.
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insouciant
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The colonists created an ______ against the British Government which resulted in the formation of a new government, the United States of America.
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insurrection
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The word an is put before words that start with a vowel.
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Mr.President's attempts to help Haiti have been very ___________.
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laudable
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