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I have a lot of _____ for parents of twins, triplets, or _____.
sympathy; quadruplets
I offered to watch my nieces so that my brother and his wife could enjoy their sixth wedding _____.
anniversary
My sister called and said that her husband, an actor, had an _____ for a big part in a TV drama.
audition
I _____ watched the children for my sister and her husband.
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The children's activity was _____. I was convinced that they were _____.
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The children were hungry. They _____ on me to cook for them.
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It will be a long time before I have children. _____ comes with a lot of responsibilities.
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The children pedaled their _____ up and down the driveway while I watched.
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Some men act as if their _____ really _____ on how well they do in sports, rather than their maturity.
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The _____ stood _____ staring at the tire he had chained to the tree.
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Stan, a _____, is _____, of anyone who touches alcohol.
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The sound system in the _____ is so good that music can be heard upstairs.
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This year's _____ family reunion will be held at a campground.
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When Bob asked for a new 'two wheeler' his parents didn't realize that he meant a _____.
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Trina is _____ to conflict.
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One cannot _____ drown in Utah's Great Salt Lake because the lake's high percentage of salt helps people float.
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During the American Revolution, many brides _____ wore red, instead of white, as a symbol of rebellion.
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Our town is having a big, _____ parade exactly two hundred years after the day the town was founded.
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The bride's softly spoken wedding vows were not _____ to those at the back of the church.
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The paint used in elementary schools are _____ so that a child will not be poisoned if he swallows it.
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The children's swing is an old tire that's _____ from a strong oak branch.
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Let's cut the apple into _____ so that all four of us can share it.
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Ben's reaction was very _____ when Ricardo's marriage fell apart.
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Most of the books in our library are _____. They are true stories.
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The man said that I would _____ my money if I invested in his business.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Flashcards Summary
- Sympathy is felt for parents of multiple births, such as twins, triplets, and quadruplets.
- An anniversary marks the yearly celebration of significant events, like a wedding.
- An audition is a trial performance, especially in acting, for a role in productions.
- Willingly indicates a voluntary or eager action performed without reluctance.
- Nonstop activities are relentless or unceasing; hyperactive children often exhibit this behavior.
- Dependence implies relying on someone for support or help, such as children depending on adults for food.
- Parenthood brings numerous responsibilities and challenges associated with raising children.
- Tricycles are three-wheeled bikes commonly used by young children.
- Hood suggests a state of immaturity that some equate with sporting performance rather than personal growth.
- A cyclist, person riding a bike, can feel helpless in unfortunate situations, like theft.
- A non-drinker is someone who abstains from alcohol, often being critical of those who consume it.
- An auditorium is a large room designed for an audience to watch performances, often equipped with quality sound systems.
- An annual event occurs once a year, such as a family reunion.
- A motorcycle is a two-wheeled motorized vehicle often referred to as a "two wheeler."
- Hypersensitive individuals tend to react strongly to criticism or disagreement, taking it personally.
- Easily drowning is unlikely in saltwater, as higher salinity aids buoyancy.
- During the American Revolution, brides sometimes wore red to symbolize rebellion, contrasting the traditional white.
- A bicentennial celebration marks the two-hundred-year anniversary of an event, such as a town's founding.
- Vows uttered softly may not be clear or audible to those farther away, such as at a wedding.
- Nontoxic paint ensures safety for children, reducing the risk of poisoning if ingested.
- Suspended means hanging from a support, like a tire swing from an oak tree branch.
- Quarters refer to dividing something into four equal parts, such as sharing an apple.
- Empathetic responses show understanding and care for others' feelings, especially in difficult situations.
- Nonfiction books present factual accounts and true narratives rather than fictional tales.
- To quadruple means to increase something by four times, often discussed in financial contexts.
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