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1. Taking part; working
2. Lively; quick; busy. 3. Moving a lot; moving quickly. |
active
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Since I've been more active, I can run around the track more easily.
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To surprise; to amaze.
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astound
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The United States astounded the world in 1969 by landing people on the moon.
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1. To go to or be present at.
2. To pay attention to. |
attend
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If you are planning to attend the lunchroom committee meeting, please let Mr. Minh know.
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1. To cling to an idea or feeling.
2. To take good care of; to love. |
cherish
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Ramona cherished the hope that her father would return soon.
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1. To make an agreement that has the force of law.
2. To get; to come to have. 3. To make or become smaller. |
contract
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Tom has just signed a contract with a publisher for his first book on the copper mines.
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Wanting very much.
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eager
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We were eager to take part in the science project.
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1. To make known.
2. To open to view. 3. To leave unprotected. |
expose
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Cleaning the painting exposed the original colors.
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1. Beauty of form or movement.
2. A short prayer said before a meal. 3. An extra period to do or pay something. |
grace
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Magaret danced with such grace that she was believed to be the world's greatest ballerina.
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1. To force someone to accept or put up with.
2. To take unfair advantage of. |
impose
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The new coach imposed strict rules about arriving late or leaving practice early.
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1. Not thinking too highly of oneself.
2. Simple; not fancy or extreme. |
modest
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The Wallmans lived in the same modest apartment all their lives.
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Lying in the same direction and always the same distance apart.
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parallel
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The two edges of a ruler are parallel.
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1. To stop all movement or feeling in.
2. To make helpless or powerless. |
paralyze
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The snowstorm paralyzed Washington D.C. for five days.
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A person who expects things to turn out badly.
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pessimist
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A pessimist carries an umbrella even though the forecast is for fine weather.
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To say aloud before an audience, usually from memory.
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recite
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Rozzie recited her favorite Emily Dickinson poem to the class.
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To answer.
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respond
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When you want to respond to a question, please raise your hand.
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