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Tracy is so vain that she considers it a ____ if a pimple appears anywhere on her face.
Tracy is so vain that she considers it a ____ if a pimple appears anywhere on her face.
calamity
Too many people have a child without taking time to ___ parenthood.
Too many people have a child without taking time to ___ parenthood.
ponder
When Charlene lost her job because she spoke up for a fellow employee, it was a ____ violation of her rights.
When Charlene lost her job because she spoke up for a fellow employee, it was a ____ violation of her rights.
flagrant
Our history exam will be ____; it will cover everything we've studied since September.
Our history exam will be ____; it will cover everything we've studied since September.
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Nobody in Doug's family has a ____ job.
Nobody in Doug's family has a ____ job.
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Learning the new software program was difficult, but when Maria saw how useful it would be in her work, she was glad she had ____ (e)d.
Learning the new software program was difficult, but when Maria saw how useful it would be in her work, she was glad she had ____ (e)d.
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It took many months of therapy to ____ my aunt after she lost her sight.
It took many months of therapy to ____ my aunt after she lost her sight.
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The day we moved, the apartment was in ____. Boxes and people were everywhere, and the baby wouldn't stop crying.
The day we moved, the apartment was in ____. Boxes and people were everywhere, and the baby wouldn't stop crying.
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The way my dog's appetite ____(e)d this week worries me.
The way my dog's appetite ____(e)d this week worries me.
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Instead of hiring a lawyer, the defendant will ____ to plead her own case in court.
Instead of hiring a lawyer, the defendant will ____ to plead her own case in court.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words and Definitions
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Calamity: Severe misfortune; an event causing great distress or damage. Example: A pimple appearing on Tracy's face is seen as a calamity due to her vanity.
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Ponder: To consider carefully and thoughtfully. Example: Many people neglect to ponder parenthood and its responsibilities, treating it less seriously than purchasing furniture.
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Flagrant: Shockingly noticeable or evident; blatant violation. Example: Charlene's job loss was a flagrant violation of her rights due to her advocacy for a colleague.
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Comprehensive: Thorough and all-encompassing. Example: The upcoming history exam is comprehensive, covering all material studied since September.
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Conventional: Following accepted customs; standard or typical. Example: Doug's family has unconventional occupations, such as a drummer and a magician, lacking traditional jobs.
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Persevere: To continue in a course of action despite difficulties; to persist. Example: Maria found it challenging to learn the new software but was glad she persevered due to its usefulness.
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Rehabilitate: To restore to a condition of health or normal life through training and therapy. Example: It took extensive therapy to rehabilitate Maria's aunt after she lost her sight, allowing her to navigate independently.
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Turmoil: A state of confusion or disorder; upheaval. Example: The moving day was filled with turmoil, with boxes scattered and noise from a crying baby.
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Fluctuate: To vary or change irregularly. Example: The dog's appetite fluctuated dramatically, causing concern due to inconsistent eating patterns.
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Venture: To undertake a risky or daring journey or action. Example: Instead of hiring legal assistance, the defendant decided to venture and represent herself in court.
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