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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'.
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What does it mean to 'cite'?
What does it mean to 'cite'?
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What is a 'component'?
What is a 'component'?
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What does the word 'concept' refer to?
What does the word 'concept' refer to?
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What does 'deface' mean?
What does 'deface' mean?
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What is an 'enigma'?
What is an 'enigma'?
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What does 'infinite' mean?
What does 'infinite' mean?
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What does 'lucrative' mean?
What does 'lucrative' mean?
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What is meant by 'rational'?
What is meant by 'rational'?
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What does 'serene' mean?
What does 'serene' mean?
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What does it mean to 'succumb'?
What does it mean to 'succumb'?
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What is 'transition'?
What is 'transition'?
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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.
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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.
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Frances _________________ her desk in math class with drawings of roses and guitars.
Frances _________________ her desk in math class with drawings of roses and guitars.
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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.
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Thankfully, Josh's stomach tumor was _____________ and could be operated on immediately.
Thankfully, Josh's stomach tumor was _____________ and could be operated on immediately.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There was a(n) _______ amount of balloons at the birthday party.
There was a(n) _______ amount of balloons at the birthday party.
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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.
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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.
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Chemistry was by far the most difficult _________ to understand in high school.
Chemistry was by far the most difficult _________ to understand in high school.
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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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