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Tracy has learned the hard way not to __________ away her time and affection on friends who don't really care about her.
Tracy has learned the hard way not to __________ away her time and affection on friends who don't really care about her.
fritter
My recent trip to Newark was __________.
My recent trip to Newark was __________.
- planned
- inadvertent (correct)
- adventurous
- boring
A research grant will __________ Belinda's study of common fears among the elderly.
A research grant will __________ Belinda's study of common fears among the elderly.
subsidize
I get news of Darren only now and then, in __________ letters from him or his mother.
I get news of Darren only now and then, in __________ letters from him or his mother.
Instead of refreshing me, an afternoon nap only deepens my _________; I wake up even sleepier than I was before.
Instead of refreshing me, an afternoon nap only deepens my _________; I wake up even sleepier than I was before.
Keisha cancelled her Facebook account. To her, it was an __________ stream of unwanted ads, fake news, and pointless pet videos.
Keisha cancelled her Facebook account. To her, it was an __________ stream of unwanted ads, fake news, and pointless pet videos.
Checking a job applicant's references, the personnel manager was puzzled by one __________ comment: 'You will be lucky if you can get her to work for you.'
Checking a job applicant's references, the personnel manager was puzzled by one __________ comment: 'You will be lucky if you can get her to work for you.'
When student __________s led a protest against China's communist leaders in 1989, some students were killed by government troops.
When student __________s led a protest against China's communist leaders in 1989, some students were killed by government troops.
In plays and movies, good and evil characters are often __________(e)d.
In plays and movies, good and evil characters are often __________(e)d.
My little brother has __________(e)d his bedroom ceiling with stars arranged like several of the constellations.
My little brother has __________(e)d his bedroom ceiling with stars arranged like several of the constellations.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Fritter: To waste time and affection on unworthy friends; emphasizes the importance of investing one's time wisely in relationships that matter.
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Inadvertent: Refers to an accidental occurrence, like boarding the wrong train; highlights the unpredictability of travel and life choices.
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Subsidize: To financially support something, such as a research study; underscores the role of grants in facilitating academic research and exploration.
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Sporadic: Indicates something that happens occasionally; describes the irregular frequency of communication, highlighting a lack of consistent contact in relationships.
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Lethargy: A state of sluggishness intensified by rest, like an afternoon nap that does not rejuvenate; emphasizes challenges in overcoming fatigue.
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Inane: Describes something that is senseless or meaningless; reflects the frustration with irrelevant content on social media platforms.
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Ambiguous: Refers to a statement that can be interpreted in multiple ways; underlines the complexities in communication, especially concerning job references.
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Dissident: A person who opposes established authority; in a historical context, refers to students protesting against oppressive regimes, illustrating courage in the face of danger.
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Juxtapose: To place contrasting elements side by side; often used in storytelling to highlight moral dichotomies between characters, enhancing character development.
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Embellish: To decorate or enhance something, like a bedroom ceiling; signifies creativity and personal expression in creating one's environment.
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