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benefit
be' ne fit |
v. To help or be helpful to
n. 1)something that is useful or helpful 2) an event that raises money for a cause. |
The boy who erased the chalkboard was a benefit to the teacher.
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complete
com plete' |
adj. 1) Having no missing parts 2) finished
v. To finish |
The boy completed the test by answering all questions and not leaving any blank.
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develop
de vel' op |
v. 1) to go through a process of growth 2) to bring or come into being 3) to apply chemicals to photographic film
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The photographer developed the pictures in his own dark room.
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dismay
dis may' |
v. to cause feeling of fear
n. a sudden loss of courage |
The young boy was filled with dismay after watching the children exit the Shreika.
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ease
ease' |
n. A state of being comfortable
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The young boy was at ease speaking with adults.
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hail
hail' |
n. small lumps of frozen rain
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The hail fell so hard on the tin roof that it broke.
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lack
lack' |
v. to be without
n. a shortage |
The lack of money made the family beg for food.
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master
mas' ter |
adj. chief
v. to become skilled at |
The master switch turns off all the power in our house.
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patriot
pa' tri ot |
n. one who loves, supports and is loyal to their country.
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Sam was a patriot who was fighting the British.
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project
pro' ject |
n. a plan or idea for doing something.
v. 1) to stick out 2)to cause an image to be shown on the screen. |
The project that the two boys made got an A+.
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recommend
re com mend' |
v. 1) to make a statement of praise 2) to give advise
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The boy recommended candy for dinner.
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remark
re mark' |
v. to say
n. something said |
The boy remarked, "If I don't get candy for dinner, I will simply run away."
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represent
re pre sent' |
v. 1) to stand for or in place of 2) to act in place of
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The colonists wanted to be represented at Parliment.
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sufficient
suf fi' cient |
adj. enough to fill a need
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The boy always gets sufficient food and drink.
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utter
ut' ter |
v. to speak
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The boy uttered that he didn't have any candy.
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permit
per mit' |
v. to allow
n. a written notice that allows a person to do something |
Kelsey got her driving permit in November.
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resist
re sist' |
v. 1) to refuse to give in to 2) to work or fight against
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I can't resist candy.
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scorch
scorch' |
v. to burn slightly
adj very hot |
The sun was scorching our backs.
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tower
tow' er |
v. to stand above or higher than
adj very high |
The skyscrapers tower over the people below.
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