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It's __________ of Amy to assume she's got the job when others are still being interviewed.
It's __________ of Amy to assume she's got the job when others are still being interviewed.
presumptuous
It takes years of study and practice to become __________ at acupuncture.
It takes years of study and practice to become __________ at acupuncture.
adept
In the novel Oliver Twist, innocent young Oliver falls into the hands of a gang of pickpockets, who teach him their _________ trade.
In the novel Oliver Twist, innocent young Oliver falls into the hands of a gang of pickpockets, who teach him their _________ trade.
sordid
My grandfather held many jobs during his life. He even did a(n) ____________ as a circus performer.
My grandfather held many jobs during his life. He even did a(n) ____________ as a circus performer.
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Joyce and Steven's adopted son was abused in an earlier home. They're working hard to __________ the lingering effects on him of that experience.
Joyce and Steven's adopted son was abused in an earlier home. They're working hard to __________ the lingering effects on him of that experience.
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The town is so close-knit and _________ that newcomers feel out of place. Many of the residents are even related to each other.
The town is so close-knit and _________ that newcomers feel out of place. Many of the residents are even related to each other.
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The articles in our small newspaper _________ local and statewide news, but not national or international events.
The articles in our small newspaper _________ local and statewide news, but not national or international events.
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My sister applied to several colleges, some with very high admission standards for their students and others with less _______ requirements.
My sister applied to several colleges, some with very high admission standards for their students and others with less _______ requirements.
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Ramon has just opened an auto repair shop. Now that he's a(n) __________, he can join the National Association for the Self-Employed.
Ramon has just opened an auto repair shop. Now that he's a(n) __________, he can join the National Association for the Self-Employed.
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Should the high school curriculum be __________(e)d throughout the state? Or should each school district be free to design its own courses?
Should the high school curriculum be __________(e)d throughout the state? Or should each school district be free to design its own courses?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Review: Key Terms and Definitions
- Presumptuous: Describes someone who overly assumes or takes liberties, exemplified by Amy assuming she secured a job amidst ongoing interviews.
- Adept: Refers to a high level of skill, particularly in contexts requiring extensive practice, such as acupuncture.
- Sordid: Relates to morally distasteful or dirty aspects, seen in Oliver Twist where young Oliver is introduced to the pickpocket trade.
- Stint: Indicates a specific period of time spent in a particular role, such as a grandfather's brief engagement as a circus performer.
- Eradicate: Means to eliminate or remove completely, as seen in the efforts of Joyce and Steven to heal their adopted son from past abuse.
- Homogenous: Describes a community or group that is uniform and lacks diversity, causing newcomers to feel out of place in a closely-knit town.
- Encompass: Refers to the inclusion of various elements, illustrated by a small newspaper covering local and statewide news but excluding larger news stories.
- Stringent: Highlights strictness, especially in standards or requirements, such as the varying admission criteria of different colleges.
- Entrepreneur: Identifies an individual who starts a business, as shown by Ramon opening an auto repair shop and joining relevant associations.
- Standardize: Questions the need for uniformity in educational curricula across schools versus allowing individual school districts to tailor their courses.
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