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audible (adj.)
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able to be heard
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The girl spoke so quietly that her voice was barely ________.
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baffled (adj.)
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confused or frustrated
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The detective was ___________ by the confusing clues left at the crime scene.
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clandestine (adj.)
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done or kept in secret
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We held our __________ meeting late at night in my friend's basement.
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colossal (adj.)
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huge
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Shaq is one of the most ___________ players in NBA history with his incredible size.
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eternity (n.)
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forever; a long time
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This class is sooooo boring! It seems to be lasting an ___________!
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formidable (adj.)
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inspiring fear, dread, awe or wonder; difficult
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I'm not looking forward to that _______ homework assignment. It looks like it will take hours!
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haggard (adj.)
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worn and exhausted; gaunt
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The man appeared __________ after his long ordeal in the desert.
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incantation (n.)
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a recitation, charm, or spell
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The witches recited the ancient _________ over the bubbling cauldron.
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jubilant (adj.)
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joyful
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We were __________ after we won the championship game.
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oppress (v.)
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to put or keep down; to weigh heavily on
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The Ku Klux Klan used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally __________ African-Americans who sought justice and equality. |
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meddle (v.)
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to interfere; to intrude into others' affairs
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Don't ________ with things that don't belong to you.
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provisions (n.)
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supplies, often food
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We ran low on ____________, so Ma made a trip to the general store.
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rebuke (v.)
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to criticize or reprimand sharply; a scolding
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The student received a severe ______ from the teacher after cheating on the test.
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remorse (n.)
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regret, guilt
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I felt __________ when I realized my friend was crying because I hurt her feelings.
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rendezvous (n., v.)
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a prearranged meeting, to meet
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I planned to _________ with my friend a half hour before the movie started.
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zenith (n.)
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the highest point, peak
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Some people feel Jonathan Papelbon has already reached the _________ of his career and is now on the down side.
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