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Spectator |
Person who watches or observes. The spectators in the stands watched the players on the field play soccer. |
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Lurched |
A sudden forward movement. The train lurched forward suddenly as it started to move down the track. |
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Jaunty |
Self-confident, cheerful. Mike was not his usual jaunty self as he approached the judge. |
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Betrayed |
Unfaithful, mistrust. Megan betrayed her friends by telling their secrets. |
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Platform* |
A raised surface or the declared policy of a political party or group. Joey stood on the platform as he gave his speech to the audience. |
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Acquainted |
To get to know, be familiar with. Each year the kids get acquainted with their new teachers. |
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Rebellious |
Resisting, not giving in. Students became rebellious at the thought of an hour of nightly homework. |
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Bear* |
To be able to handle, hold up or a large, heavy, mammal that walks on the soles of its feet, with thick fur and a very short tail. Bears are related to the dog family, but most species are omnivorous. Our chairs were built to bear our weight as we sit on them. |
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Retorted |
To reply, respond. When the assignment was given, Canaan retorted that it was unfair. |
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Churned |
To have an uneasy feeling.* Her stomach churned as the adoption process took place. |
