Questions and Answers
People in bombed-out, war-torn cities sometimes _________ to more primitive ways of life.
regress
To many people, Mozart's works represent the _________ of eighteenth-century music.
zenith
Mi Lu was _________ when the college that was her first choice accepted her.
euphoric
When dad lost his job, he had to ________ his identification card, his employee parking permit, and the key to his desk.
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Kay used to be friendly, but since her promotion, she has become so cold that she has _________(e)d former coworkers.
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"I don’t expect you to be _________," the boss said, "but I don’t want you to make the same mistakes over and over."
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"I know I was late," Liz said, "but you could have pointed it out quietly. You didn’t have to __________ me."
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In our neighborhood, litter is ________—the sidewalks are ankle-deep in trash. We need a cleanup campaign.
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Uncle Antonio becomes __________ when he talks about his dear old mother in Italy. Tears also come to the eyes of all who listen.
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Joyce isn't usually _________, but last week she had a sudden urge to try out her nephew's skateboard. Everyone in the office has already signed the cast on her broken wrist.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Regress: Refers to returning to more primitive ways of living, often observed in people from bombed-out, war-torn cities.
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Zenith: Represents the peak or highest point, exemplified by Mozart's works as the pinnacle of eighteenth-century music.
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Euphoric: A state of intense happiness or confidence; for instance, Mi Lu felt euphoric upon receiving acceptance from her top-choice college.
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Relinquish: To give up or surrender something. An example includes losing an identification card and other work-related items due to job loss.
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Estrange: To cause someone to become unfriendly or alienated; Kay's promotion led her to estrange former coworkers who once found her friendly.
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Infallible: Describes something that is incapable of making mistakes. Acknowledgment that perfection is not expected from employees but consistency is desired.
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Berate: To scold or criticize someone angrily. Liz felt that her late arrival could have been addressed more quietly instead of being berated.
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Ubiquitous: Refers to something that is present everywhere. Litter in the neighborhood is so ubiquitous that sidewalks are overwhelmed with trash, indicating a need for community cleanup.
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Maudlin: Characterizes someone who is overly sentimental, particularly when discussing emotional topics. Uncle Antonio becomes maudlin when reminiscing about his mother, stirring feelings in listeners.
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Impetuous: Describes acting quickly without thought or care. Joyce's impetuous decision to try a skateboard resulted in a broken wrist, highlighting the consequences of spontaneous actions.
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