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arid
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very dry
The Sahara has an arid landscape. |
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distract
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v. - to draw away attention
I was distracted by my brother when I was doing my chores. |
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Benefit
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n., v. - a payment or gift
One of the benefits of being a student is the summers off. We went to a benefit concert last night for hurricane victims. |
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Vivid
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adj. - strong, distinct, clear
I had a vivid dream last night that I was the pharoah of Egypt! The vivid colors in that painting make it seem so real. |
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Static
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adj. - Showing little or no change
Ex. TV static; static electricity; when a heart stops pumping blood, it is in a static state. |
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Unselfish
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adj. - not selfish, considerate of others
The boy was unselfish to share his soda with his little sister. |
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Text
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n. - written or printed language
Ex. newspapers & books, blogs, phone texts, etc. |
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Trusting
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v. - to trust
I am trusting you to do your best. |
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Complex
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adj. - made of many parts, difficult
The 500 piece jigsaw puzzle was very complex. |
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Plot
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n., v. - what happens in a story; the sequence of the action or events.
The plot to the mystery novel has many twists and turns. |
