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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 12

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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 12

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  1. 1Because of your PARTISAN views, you are unwilling to look at other options.Because of your PARTISAN views, you are unwilling to look at other options.
  2. 2A PEJORATIVE remark usually brings about an angry response from the listener.A PEJORATIVE remark usually brings about an angry response from the listener.
  3. 3Our army is PEERLESS, winning every war.Our army is PEERLESS, winning every war.
  4. 4Margaret had no idea her best friends were PERFIDIOUS traitors who spent most of their free time talking behind her back.Margaret had no idea her best friends were PERFIDIOUS traitors who spent most of their free time talking behind her back.
  5. 5Since I was extremely ill, I was shocked when the doctor only gave me a PERFUNCTORY exam.Since I was extremely ill, I was shocked when the doctor only gave me a PERFUNCTORY exam.
  6. 6When I am sad, my dog will NUZZLE me with his nose.When I am sad, my dog will NUZZLE me with his nose.
  7. 7This type of arthritis causes the joints to OSSIFY to the point they become immobile.This type of arthritis causes the joints to OSSIFY to the point they become immobile.
  8. 8The student did not realize he committed PLAGIARISM when he copied the paragraph from the magazine and used it in his paper.The student did not realize he committed PLAGIARISM when he copied the paragraph from the magazine and used it in his paper.
  9. 9My wealthy aunt who enjoys flaunting her wealth always wears an OSTENTATIOUS diamond necklace.My wealthy aunt who enjoys flaunting her wealth always wears an OSTENTATIOUS diamond necklace.
  10. 10Board members realized that they would have to have at least a 2/3 vote to OUST the horrible president.Board members realized that they would have to have at least a 2/3 vote to OUST the horrible president.
  11. 11Jeremy was fired because he could not give his boss a PLAUSIBLE explanation for his constant tardiness to work.Jeremy was fired because he could not give his boss a PLAUSIBLE explanation for his constant tardiness to work.
  12. 12In some countries, racial prejudice is OVERT and not disguised in the least.In some countries, racial prejudice is OVERT and not disguised in the least.
  13. 13After surgery, Greg received large does of medications to PALLIATE his suffering.After surgery, Greg received large does of medications to PALLIATE his suffering.
  14. 14After being stuck in the desert for two days, I was PARCHED and in need of water.After being stuck in the desert for two days, I was PARCHED and in need of water.
  15. 15It is impossible to establish PARITY with the prices of apples and oranges because they are two different fruits.It is impossible to establish PARITY with the prices of apples and oranges because they are two different fruits.
  16. 16Because the POIGNANT movie reminded me of my painful childhood, it made me cry.Because the POIGNANT movie reminded me of my painful childhood, it made me cry.
  17. 17Pollan’s most POLEMICAL book, despairs of American eating habits, yet concludes with the dainty recommendation to eat local as often as possible.Pollan’s most POLEMICAL book, despairs of American eating habits, yet concludes with the dainty recommendation to eat local as often as p...
  18. 18Before you start to PONTIFICATE on the faults of others, you should first review your own weaknesses.Before you start to PONTIFICATE on the faults of others, you should first review your own weaknesses.
  19. 19We bury time capsules for ourselves and for POSTERITY.We bury time capsules for ourselves and for POSTERITY.
  20. 20After the death of a movie star, many cable channels will run POSTHUMOUS reruns of his movies for a short time.After the death of a movie star, many cable channels will run POSTHUMOUS reruns of his movies for a short time.
  21. 21At the retreat, a couple of the religious leaders will POSTULATE a proposal to increase church attendance within the community.At the retreat, a couple of the religious leaders will POSTULATE a proposal to increase church attendance within the community.
  22. 22Even when the emergency room was packed with patients, the staff remained PLACID and calmly did their duties.Even when the emergency room was packed with patients, the staff remained PLACID and calmly did their duties.
  23. 23Because the preacher was a PRAGMATIC man, he only bought his children practical birthday presents.Because the preacher was a PRAGMATIC man, he only bought his children practical birthday presents.
  24. 24At the start, the article’s PREAMBLE informs readers about the topics the author will discuss during his interview.At the start, the article’s PREAMBLE informs readers about the topics the author will discuss during his interview.
  25. 25If you think the weather is bad now, see how PRECARIOUS conditions will be when the hurricane makes landfall.If you think the weather is bad now, see how PRECARIOUS conditions will be when the hurricane makes landfall.
  26. 26Since there is no PRECEDENT upon which to base a decision, the school board must decide on its own how to handle the urgent need to close six schools.Since there is no PRECEDENT upon which to base a decision, the school board must decide on its own how to handle the urgent need to close...
  27. 27When selecting your vacation cruise, you have a PLETHORA of options from which you can choose.When selecting your vacation cruise, you have a PLETHORA of options from which you can choose.
  28. 28If a slope is PRECIPITOUS, it is very steepIf a slope is PRECIPITOUS, it is very steep
  29. 29The young gymnast has suffered an injury which will PRECLUDE him from being part of the Olympic team.The young gymnast has suffered an injury which will PRECLUDE him from being part of the Olympic team.
  30. 30The PLUMAGE on the woman’s hat blocked my view of the stage.The PLUMAGE on the woman’s hat blocked my view of the stage.
  31. 31Every teacher has a PRECOCIOUS student who always asks some really difficult questions.Every teacher has a PRECOCIOUS student who always asks some really difficult questions.
  32. 32When the RECONCILIATION brought my two brothers together again, it changed our family dynamics for the better.When the RECONCILIATION brought my two brothers together again, it changed our family dynamics for the better.
  33. 33The iPhone 5s was the PREDECESSOR of the iPhone 6.The iPhone 5s was the PREDECESSOR of the iPhone 6.
  34. 34Whenever I call my father, he always assumes I am in some type of PREDICAMENT and in need of his help.Whenever I call my father, he always assumes I am in some type of PREDICAMENT and in need of his help.
  35. 35As menial laborers, the PROLETARIAT is sometimes looked down upon by the middle class.As menial laborers, the PROLETARIAT is sometimes looked down upon by the middle class.
  36. 36As a whole, PROSAIC writers tend to write very dull stories which most people never remember.As a whole, PROSAIC writers tend to write very dull stories which most people never remember.
  37. 37When the editor read the PROVOCATIVE article which urged people to destroy government buildings, he insisted the writer redo the entire piece.When the editor read the PROVOCATIVE article which urged people to destroy government buildings, he insisted the writer redo the entire p...
  38. 38It is not PRUDENT to go swimming during a hurricane.It is not PRUDENT to go swimming during a hurricane.
  39. 39His New Year’s RESOLUTION was to run three times a week, but only a month into the year he had already failed.His New Year’s RESOLUTION was to run three times a week, but only a month into the year he had already failed.
  40. 40Surrounded by police officers on all sides, the bank robber lowered his gun as a sign of RESIGNATION.Surrounded by police officers on all sides, the bank robber lowered his gun as a sign of RESIGNATION.
  41. 41According to my teacher, my essay was RIFE with mistakes and needed to be rewritten.According to my teacher, my essay was RIFE with mistakes and needed to be rewritten.
  42. 42Students who do not apply themselves will not be able to handle the RIGOR of medical school.Students who do not apply themselves will not be able to handle the RIGOR of medical school.
  43. 43The RESONANT sound in the amphitheater travels to every seat in the house.The RESONANT sound in the amphitheater travels to every seat in the house.
  44. 44After driving through the desert all day, Jack welcomed the RESPITE of an air-conditioned hotel room.After driving through the desert all day, Jack welcomed the RESPITE of an air-conditioned hotel room.
  45. 45The peacock is a very showy bird with RESPLENDENT plumage in multiple shades of blues and greens.The peacock is a very showy bird with RESPLENDENT plumage in multiple shades of blues and greens.
  46. 46Not surprisingly, everyone treated the Pope with a great deal of REVERENCE at the event.Not surprisingly, everyone treated the Pope with a great deal of REVERENCE at the event.
  47. 47If you behave in a PUERILE manner during a job interview, the interviewer will think you are very childish.If you behave in a PUERILE manner during a job interview, the interviewer will think you are very childish.
  48. 48The woman with Ebola has been placed in QUARANTINE to ensure she does not spread the virus.The woman with Ebola has been placed in QUARANTINE to ensure she does not spread the virus.
  49. 49If there was an award for being QUERULOUS, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something.If there was an award for being QUERULOUS, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something.
  50. 50While being a RECLUSE may seem to be a serene existence, who really knows whether these solitary souls experience inner peace?While being a RECLUSE may seem to be a serene existence, who really knows whether these solitary souls experience inner peace?

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