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Assess |
To fix or determine the amount of damages, a tax, a fine.
Teachers often assess students at the end of a unit to see what information each student learned. |
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Eerie |
Uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear.
The darkness of the night and the eerie quiet made John feel frightened. |
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Gauge |
To appraise, estimate, or judge.
Flying without the use of a radio, the pilot tried to gauge the distance to the airport. |
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Loom |
To appear indistinctly, come into view in the distance.
The mountain peaks will suddenly loom in the distance when the trail narrows around the next corner. |
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Momentary |
That might occur at any time, very brief, fleeting.
My success at batting was only momentary as I struck out in the third inning. |
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Outpost |
A station established at a distance from the main body of an army to protect form surpass attacks.
The soldiers reached the outpost before the outlaws could attack them. |
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Pitfall |
An unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty.
One pitfall of driving on Andrews Street is the giant pothole in the southbound lane. |
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Pursue |
To follow copse upon, go with, or to chase.
Mary tried to pursue the thieves on foot as they drove off with her new car. |
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Undermine |
To injure or destroy, a sudden dramatic affect.
Failing to complete your homework will undermine your chances of earning passing grades. |
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Zest |
Interest, charm, enjoyment.
I love to hang out with my friends because they have a real zest for having fun in life. |
