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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 10

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- 1The high cost of fuel is sure to CURTAIL holiday travel this year.

- 2Although Laura had a major in archaeology, she could not understand the CRYPTIC symbols on the cave walls.

- 3As an investigator, John often uses COVERT surveillance methods to follow his suspects without being seen.

- 4Because they had differing views, the council experienced DISCORD on how to proceed with the issue.

- 5Looking at the muddy footprints in the kitchen will make it easier for us to DISCERN which of the kids stole the plate of cookies.

- 6Throwing trash in the ocean is DETRIMENTAL to the marine ecosystem.

- 7After having been in operation for over sixty years, the prison is now being closed because of the guards’ DEPRAVITY towards the inmates.

- 8When you are teaching someone, you have to remember to not DEPRECATE their efforts to a point where they simply want to stop trying.

- 9Bullies are individuals who DERIDE other people in order to feel superior.

- 10During the war, the invading soldiers tried to DESECRATE the churches and museums by painting skulls on the walls.

- 11If I do not take my anti-depressants, I become so DESPONDENT I can barely move.

- 12Because Pam drank in excess for many years, her liver started to DETERIORATE when she reached the age of fifty.

- 13It took the spouses five years to discover that their tastes were DIVERGENT and their tempers incompatible

- 14The cheetah is the EPITOME of a fast-running animal.

- 15When the DISPASSIONATE students were informed of their teacher’s death, they acted as if nothing in their lives had changed.

- 16Because Mary considers herself to be an EPICURE, she will not eat any meal that comes from a fast food restaurant.

- 17The homeowner’s excitement was short-lived, with a house fire putting an end to their EPHEMERAL bliss.

- 18The speech coach reminded the students to ENUNCIATE their words so people could comprehend what they were saying.

- 19When reviewing applications, the college admissions board takes into account EXTENUATING factors such as economic background and race.

- 20I got angry when my mother would EXTOL my brother’s accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did.

- 21As I was daydreaming in class, the teacher’s voice continued to DRONE on in the background.

- 22Sue is going to EMULATE her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful.

- 23When the soldiers put dynamite under the bridge, they hoped it would ENERVATE the foundation to the point of collapse.

- 24Even the psychiatrist found her patient’s behavior to be something of an ENIGMA.

- 25The civil rights laws were enacted to end discrimination and ENFRANCHISE equal rights to all citizens.

- 26If you do not take your medicine, your condition will EXACERBATE, and you will feel worse.

- 27Because of her EXEMPLARY behavior, the convict was released from prison early.

- 28The missionary has chosen to dedicate his life to the poor in order to EXEMPLIFY the ideals of Christianity.

- 29My mother’s EXHAUSTIVE cleaning list covers every inch of the house.

- 30Rather than complain about our slow rate of speed, why don’t you help us so we can EXPEDITE the completion of this project?

- 31Aristotle was valued because of his clear EXPOSITION on rational thought.

- 32When things are not going Margie’s way, she will often twist the truth and EQUIVOCATE to put things in her favor.

- 33A number of people view a black cat as a HARBINGER of bad luck.

- 34When the store manager saw the long lines at the registers, he called for more cashiers to HASTEN customer checkouts.

- 35Your heavy costume is sure to HAMPER your movements.

- 36Mexican prisoners made a FURTIVE escape by digging a tunnel, leaving police officials in disbelief in how this was secretly accomplished.

- 37Since Elizabeth works best in a stable environment, she cannot work on an ERRATIC schedule.

- 38Because the deceased soldier was such an honorable man, his commanding officer delivered his EULOGY.

- 39Rainbows are EVANESCENT because they do not stay around for long periods of time.

- 40Although I love college football, I do not have the same FERVOR for the games as those fans that paint their faces with their team colors.

- 41Once upon a time, some women were falsely convicted as witches in trials against HERESY.

- 42I mean you no disrespect so please forgive my FLIPPANT tone.

- 43The inexperienced actor became FLUSTERED when he forgot his lines during his audition.

- 44Long ago, Neil had a FORTUITOUS meeting with a television producer who helped him become a star.

- 45Those who did not HEED the emergency warning were left to fend for themselves when the hurricane devastated the city.

- 46While my father had many peculiar habits, his biggest IDIOSYNCRASY was collecting his own toenail clippings.

- 47Once upon a time, unwed pregnant women were frowned upon and viewed as IGNOMINIOUS members of society.

- 48The IMPARTIAL moderator managed the debate and did not show favoritism to either politician.

- 49While Henry would eat just about anything, his wife was so FASTIDIOUS she barely ate anything.

- 50Land or soil that is FECUND is able to support the growth of a large number of strong healthy plants.
