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It's common for a TV show's season to end with a(n) ___ final episode; for example, viewers don't know if a key character is killed or survives a serious accident.
It's common for a TV show's season to end with a(n) ___ final episode; for example, viewers don't know if a key character is killed or survives a serious accident.
ambiguous
This is definitely not ___ or accidental.
This is definitely not ___ or accidental.
inadvertent
Why do you want to ___ away your money week after week on tickets for silly movies that all the critics agree are ___?
Why do you want to ___ away your money week after week on tickets for silly movies that all the critics agree are ___?
fritter
What does it mean for films to be ___?
What does it mean for films to be ___?
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Local businesses ___(e)d our club's Christmas party for the homeless.
Local businesses ___(e)d our club's Christmas party for the homeless.
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The decorations were added to ___ the room.
The decorations were added to ___ the room.
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"Spring fever" often includes ___: people just want to sleep.
"Spring fever" often includes ___: people just want to sleep.
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Attention to work is interrupted off and on by a(n) ___ need to daydream.
Attention to work is interrupted off and on by a(n) ___ need to daydream.
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On the cover of the news magazine, two pictures were ___(e)d.
On the cover of the news magazine, two pictures were ___(e)d.
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What is a person opposing the ruler called?
What is a person opposing the ruler called?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding
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Ambiguous & Inadvertent: A season finale can leave viewers uncertain about a character's fate, creating an ambiguous ending intentionally; the unclear conclusion is not inadvertent.
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Fritter & Inane: Spending money repeatedly on unworthy films wastes resources; films that are deemed silly are classified as inane, lacking in substance.
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Subsidize & Embellish: Local businesses provided financial support to the club's Christmas party for the homeless, which helped fund a special meal and decorations that would embellish the room.
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Lethargy & Sporadic: "Spring fever" can lead to lethargy, characterized by a lack of energy and desire to sleep, alongside a sporadic need to daydream that disrupts focus on work.
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Juxtapose & Dissident: A magazine cover can juxtapose images of a young dissident opposing an elderly ruler, highlighting their contrasting roles in society.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on sentence structure and ambiguity in language. This quiz features various examples to help you understand the concept of ambiguous sentences and common terms in writing. Perfect for language learners and anyone looking to refine their writing skills.
