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What is meant by the word 'accord'?
What is meant by the word 'accord'?
An agreement, usually a formal one.
What are 'antics'?
What are 'antics'?
Playful or mischievous tricks, pranks or shenanigans.
What does 'benign' mean?
What does 'benign' mean?
Not harmful; kind and generous.
Define 'bonanza'.
Define 'bonanza'.
What does it mean to 'cite'?
What does it mean to 'cite'?
What is a 'component'?
What is a 'component'?
What does the word 'concept' refer to?
What does the word 'concept' refer to?
What does 'deface' mean?
What does 'deface' mean?
What is an 'enigma'?
What is an 'enigma'?
What does 'infinite' mean?
What does 'infinite' mean?
What does 'lucrative' mean?
What does 'lucrative' mean?
What is meant by 'rational'?
What is meant by 'rational'?
What does 'serene' mean?
What does 'serene' mean?
What does it mean to 'succumb'?
What does it mean to 'succumb'?
What is 'transition'?
What is 'transition'?
It was often difficult for hyper Jake to ____________ from PE class to reading class.
It was often difficult for hyper Jake to ____________ from PE class to reading class.
The pumpkin patch was a(n) ____________ of different sizes and shapes to choose from.
The pumpkin patch was a(n) ____________ of different sizes and shapes to choose from.
Frances _________________ her desk in math class with drawings of roses and guitars.
Frances _________________ her desk in math class with drawings of roses and guitars.
Crawling on my stomach under barbed wire was only one _________ of the obstacle course.
Crawling on my stomach under barbed wire was only one _________ of the obstacle course.
Thankfully, Josh's stomach tumor was _____________ and could be operated on immediately.
Thankfully, Josh's stomach tumor was _____________ and could be operated on immediately.
At the maternity ward, it was very ________, since only two babies had been born and they were both sleeping.
At the maternity ward, it was very ________, since only two babies had been born and they were both sleeping.
During the earthquake, the teacher remained ___________ so that she could give clear instructions for her students to follow.
During the earthquake, the teacher remained ___________ so that she could give clear instructions for her students to follow.
My little sister's ___________ in the grocery store were so embarrassing that we had to leave our full cart and go home.
My little sister's ___________ in the grocery store were so embarrassing that we had to leave our full cart and go home.
The __________ between my parents and me was that if I got all A's and B's on my report card, they would buy me a new car of my choice.
The __________ between my parents and me was that if I got all A's and B's on my report card, they would buy me a new car of my choice.
After pulling my dad over for speeding, the police officer _________ the traffic code to prove he had broken the law.
After pulling my dad over for speeding, the police officer _________ the traffic code to prove he had broken the law.
There was a(n) _______ amount of balloons at the birthday party.
There was a(n) _______ amount of balloons at the birthday party.
Although she was surrounded by sugary foods, Casey vowed to stick to her diet and not to _________ to cravings.
Although she was surrounded by sugary foods, Casey vowed to stick to her diet and not to _________ to cravings.
After collecting over three thousand Beanie Babies, I discovered it was not a very _________ investment since they were not worth any more than I'd pay for them.
After collecting over three thousand Beanie Babies, I discovered it was not a very _________ investment since they were not worth any more than I'd pay for them.
Chemistry was by far the most difficult _________ to understand in high school.
Chemistry was by far the most difficult _________ to understand in high school.
It was a total ________: The only person who could have committed the crime had a bulletproof alibi.
It was a total ________: The only person who could have committed the crime had a bulletproof alibi.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Flashcards Study Notes
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Accord: Refers to a formal agreement between parties.
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Antics: Involves playful or mischievous behaviors and tricks.
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Benign: Describes something that is non-harmful and a person who is kind-hearted and generous.
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Bonanza: Signifies a rich harvest or an unexpected windfall of good fortune.
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Cite: Involves quoting or referencing an authority or source.
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Component: Denotes a part of a larger system or whole, synonymous with element or ingredient.
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Concept: Refers to a general idea or understanding of something.
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Deface: Means to damage or spoil the appearance of something, often through vandalism.
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Enigma: Represents a puzzling situation or a person that is difficult to understand.
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Infinite: Describes something that extends endlessly, having no limits; opposite of finite.
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Lucrative: Indicates something that is highly profitable and financially rewarding.
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Rational: Refers to being reasonable and sensible, with synonyms like calm and level-headed; opposite is illogical.
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Serene: Captures a state of calmness and peacefulness.
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Succumb: Means to yield to pressure or give in; the opposite being to conquer.
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Transition: Describes the process of moving from one state, form, or place to another.
Example Sentences Interpretation
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Jake finds it challenging to transition smoothly between his active PE class and quiet reading class.
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The pumpkin patch is described as a bonanza due to the variety of pumpkins available.
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Frances defaces her desk in math class, leaving it marked with her drawings.
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Component of the obstacle course includes crawling under barbed wire.
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A stomach tumor diagnosed as benign allows for immediate surgery.
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The maternity ward is depicted as serene, highlighting a calm environment.
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The teacher maintains a rational demeanor during an earthquake to ensure student safety.
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Embarrassing antics from a little sister force a family to leave a grocery store.
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An accord between parents and child involves a new car reward for good report card grades.
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A police officer cites the traffic code after stopping for speeding to reinforce the law.
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The party had an infinite number of balloons, indicating an overwhelming supply.
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The emotive struggle of resisting sugary temptations correlates with the term succumb.
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Casey's collection of Beanie Babies proves not to be a lucrative investment.
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Chemistry is recognized as a difficult concept for high school students to grasp.
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A total enigma surrounds a crime, with the only suspect having a strong alibi.
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