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appall
I was appalled to see the damage the tornado created. |
horrified
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apparently
Apparently, he forgot his homework so he got a lunch detention. |
it seems
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characteristic
It is characteristic of puppies to chew everything that comes into their path. |
typical
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deadpan
Even though he wanted to laugh he kept a deadpan expression on his face. |
emotionless
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decade
The first decade of his life was spent in Paris, France. |
ten -year period
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deny
He denied that he had set fire to the vacant lot. |
to say that something is untrue
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excel
He excelled in sports and won awards in baseball, basketball and football. |
to be better than others
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extend
I will extend my hand in friendship to you. |
reach, to stretch out
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fluster
The loud cheers of the crowd flustered him and he missed the goal. |
upset
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forethought
He did not give the scheduling sufficient forethought so he missed the bus. |
prior consideration
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ordeal
Climbing the mountain with a 70 pound backpack is quite an ordeal. |
harsh or trying experience, hardship
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routinely
He routinely jogs every night at 6:00. |
regularly
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stake
His entire paycheck was at stake when he bet his friend that he would be promoted to manager. |
risk, money risked, wager, bet
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stolid
He sat stolidly through the funeral and did not cry. |
unemotional
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stun
He was stunned when they announced his name for the All-Conference team. |
to shock; astonish
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subject
Before going on the safari everyone was subjected to a meningitis vaccination. |
to cause to experience
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suitor
He was one of many suitors trying to ask the beauty queen out on a date. |
man courting a woman; boyfriend
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tedious
I think Geometry is a very tedious subject; I don't see its practicality. |
boring, dull; uninteresting
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vibrant
She has a vibrant personality; laughing and smiling all the time. |
lively; energetic
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whim
On a whim he decided to ditch class and go to Navy Pier for the day. |
sudden notion, impulse
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