Questions and Answers
The flowers outside the window created a(n)____, a lacy shadow on my bedroom wall.
intricate
People who live in big cities are more___ to muggings than are residents of small towns.
vulnerable
In the movie Batman movies, the joker's name is misleading, for he's a(n)_____ man who takes pleasure in doing evil.
sinister
Karen's cartoons _____ for the school newspaper, but they wouldn't be good enough for city papers.
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When mom informed my little sister that she needed to be home from her date no later than ten o'clock, Dad ______(e)d and gave her a midnight curfew.
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When I don't have company, my apartment tends to ______ into a jumble of paper, clothes, and school supplies.
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My sister was so upset that she was____. It wasn't until she calmed down that I understood what she was saying: that she had been fired.
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Unclaimed bags at airports receive the___ of the security officers watching for drugs or explosives.
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People who allow an escaped convict to use their homes as a____ may face criminal charges themselves.
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Although it seems____, the dead garden really does blossom after a rainstorm.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
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Intricate: Refers to something complex or detailed; for example, flowers casting a lacy shadow on a wall signifies complexity.
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Vulnerable: Indicates susceptibility to harm; urban residents face a higher risk of muggings compared to those living in small towns.
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Sinister: Describes a malevolent or evil nature; exemplified by the character Joker from Batman, who embodies this quality.
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Suffice: Means to meet the needs; while Karen's cartoons are adequate for school newspapers, they lack quality for larger city publications.
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Intercede: To intervene on behalf of someone; Dad changing his daughter's curfew demonstrates support against the mother's earlier decision.
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Degenerate: To deteriorate or decline in condition; signifies how an apartment may become disorganized when alone.
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Incoherent: Refers to speech that is confusing or unclear; illustrates a situation where a sister, overwhelmed with emotion, cannot communicate effectively until calmed down.
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Scrutiny: Involves close examination; unclaimed luggage at airports undergoes intense inspection by security personnel for possible threats.
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Sanctuary: A place of refuge; individuals harboring a fugitive might face legal consequences for providing shelter.
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Implausible: Implies something that is unlikely or hard to believe; a dead garden blooming after rain illustrates an unexpected revival.
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