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Milly gave a(n) _______ birthday party for her dog, complete with an expensive cake, candles, and fancy decorations.
Milly gave a(n) _______ birthday party for her dog, complete with an expensive cake, candles, and fancy decorations.
lavish
The poor animal wore a party hat and a huge satin ribbon and looked _______.
The poor animal wore a party hat and a huge satin ribbon and looked _______.
ludicrous
The mayor found it politically _________ to close the school.
The mayor found it politically _________ to close the school.
expedient
He visited it to ______ with the teachers and students.
He visited it to ______ with the teachers and students.
Parents who want to _____ a love of reading in their kids often complain that television is a serious _______.
Parents who want to _____ a love of reading in their kids often complain that television is a serious _______.
Parents who want to kindle a love of reading often complain that television is a serious _______.
Parents who want to kindle a love of reading often complain that television is a serious _______.
The boss hates _______ work.
The boss hates _______ work.
You can expect her to ______ all your letters and memos.
You can expect her to ______ all your letters and memos.
Celia said, 'I am _______ of the statistics on smoking and cancer.'
Celia said, 'I am _______ of the statistics on smoking and cancer.'
The facts are unassailable and they _____ me.
The facts are unassailable and they _____ me.
Eddie paused, _______, outside the professor's office.
Eddie paused, _______, outside the professor's office.
He hesitated because he was afraid she would consider his reasons _______.
He hesitated because he was afraid she would consider his reasons _______.
'Don't expect me to _____ the mayor,' said the opposing candidate.
'Don't expect me to _____ the mayor,' said the opposing candidate.
But our city has grown sluggish and _____ during his administration.
But our city has grown sluggish and _____ during his administration.
Asked whether the college should expand or _____, the president gave a(n) ________ answer.
Asked whether the college should expand or _____, the president gave a(n) ________ answer.
The president gave a(n) ________ answer, 'Growth is positive, but we may need to draw inward and sharpen our focus.'
The president gave a(n) ________ answer, 'Growth is positive, but we may need to draw inward and sharpen our focus.'
People used to describe the US as a melting pot, taking in immigrants and blending them so they would coalesce into a(n) _______ mixture.
People used to describe the US as a melting pot, taking in immigrants and blending them so they would coalesce into a(n) _______ mixture.
However, those wishing to keep their ethnic heritage objected to this description, often with a(n) _______ of protest.
However, those wishing to keep their ethnic heritage objected to this description, often with a(n) _______ of protest.
The new office manager promised to _______ some pointless rules about using the copier.
The new office manager promised to _______ some pointless rules about using the copier.
But he seems to be guilty of ______.
But he seems to be guilty of ______.
Study Notes
Vocabulary Flashcards Study Notes
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Lavish refers to an extravagant and luxurious celebration, indicating excessive spending or decoration.
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Ludicrous describes something absurd or laughable, often evoking a sense of disbelief or mockery, like a dog wearing elaborate birthday attire.
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Expedient implies a course of action that is convenient and practical, often at the expense of ethics.
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Commiserate means to express sympathy or sorrow, indicating an emotional response to another's misfortune, yet can be perceived as insincere.
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Kindle suggests the act of igniting a passion or interest, especially in contexts like reading.
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Hindrance denotes an obstacle that prevents progress; in this case, television distracts from reading.
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Negligent indicates a failure to take proper care, often resulting in careless mistakes.
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Scrutinize means to examine something carefully and thoroughly, implying high standards for accuracy in work outputs.
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Cognizant refers to being aware or knowledgeable about something important, such as health risks associated with smoking.
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Appall expresses horror or shock, often in reaction to alarming and undeniable facts.
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Irresolute describes a state of uncertainty or indecisiveness, affecting the ability to take action.
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Untenable signifies a position or argument that cannot be defended, suggesting fear of rejection or disbelief.
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Vilify means to speak ill of someone, typically in a critical manner, although there's an acknowledgment of their positive attributes.
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Stagnant refers to a lack of growth or development, often criticized in the context of leadership or administration.
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Contract indicates a reduction in scale or size, relating to organizational decisions.
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Equivocal describes ambiguous or unclear statements, reflecting the complexity of strategic decisions in an organization.
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Uniform signifies a consistent and homogenous entity, such as a cultural amalgamation of immigrants.
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Clamor refers to loud and insistent demands or protests, reflecting resistance to losing ethnic identities in a melting pot narrative.
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Rescind means to revoke or cancel an order or rule, indicating a perceived obligation to rectify unnecessary policies.
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Duplicity suggests deceitfulness or double-dealing, highlighting a contradiction between promises made and actions taken.
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