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20 Cards in this Set
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allot |
apportion The teacher allot books and supplies to each student on the first day of school. |
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amass |
pile up A prudent investor can amass a fortune in the stock market over a long run. |
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audacious |
enterprising The audience cheered the audacious feats of the trapeze artists. |
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comply |
consent Employee who fail to comply with a company's rules may lose their jobs. |
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devoid |
wanting The old well on my grandparents' property has been long been devoid of water. |
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elite |
upper crust Each year, the social elite of the community sponsors several events to benefit local charities. |
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grapple |
tackle Store employees grapple with the thieves and held them until the policed arrive. |
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incapacitate |
cripple In the 1940s, polio incapacitate many people each year all over the world. |
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instigate |
to urge on Several demonstrators in the angry crowd did their best to instigate a riot. |
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longevity |
long life The sea turtle is known for its longevity. |
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myriad |
countless Scientist continue to make new discoveries in their studies of the myriad life-forms of the jungle. |
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perspective |
viewpoint The designs for the children's playhouse were drawn to scale and in the right perspective. |
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perturb |
upset The rude and disruptive behavior of several party guests perturb the host and hostess. |
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prodigious |
gigantic Few intellects have rivaled the prodigious mind of Albert Einstein. |
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relevant |
germane I found several Web sites that provide information relevant to the topic on my research paper. |
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skittish |
jumpy Only an experienced and confident rider should mount a skittish horse. |
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tether |
tie up Before the storm, I tether the boat securely on the dock. |
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unison |
concord The members of our new student orchestra need to practice playing in unison. |
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vie |
contend Many actors vie for the leading role in the famous director's new film. |
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willful |
headstrong After lengthy deliberation, the jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder. |
