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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 3

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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 3

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  1. 1In five years, the prince will SUPERSEDE his father and become king.to replace someone or somethingIn five years, the prince will SUPERSEDE his father and become king.
  2. 2Boris was LIVID with rage when he learned his wife’s killer was being released from prison.furiousBoris was LIVID with rage when he learned his wife’s killer was being released from prison.
  3. 3It's wonderful to see how RESILIENT our community is in the wake of the tornado outbreak.to recover from damage quicklyIt's wonderful to see how RESILIENT our community is in the wake of the tornado outbreak.
  4. 4Feeding the homeless is a BENEVOLENT deed.willing to help, do good, and be generous towards peopleFeeding the homeless is a BENEVOLENT deed.
  5. 5My brother was always BELLIGERENT and ready to fight.hostile; ready to fightMy brother was always BELLIGERENT and ready to fight.
  6. 6If you WITHHOLD information from the judge, you could get thrown in jail for not telling all of the truth.to keep something from someoneIf you WITHHOLD information from the judge, you could get thrown in jail for not telling all of the truth.
  7. 7The man tried to SHIRK his duties by pretending to be ill.to dodge responsibilitiesThe man tried to SHIRK his duties by pretending to be ill.
  8. 8On the Internet, there was a story about a woman who endured PERSECUTION because of her belief in Christianity.a campaign designed to harm someone because of a cultural, sexual, religious, or racial differenceOn the Internet, there was a story about a woman who endured PERSECUTION because of her belief in Christianity.
  9. 9Since Jose had never passed any of his other tests, the teacher could only SURMISE he had cheated to earn an A+ exam.to guess that something is trueSince Jose had never passed any of his other tests, the teacher could only SURMISE he had cheated to earn an A+ exam.
  10. 10I can’t believe you are trying to sell me a car in such a DEPLORABLE condition!bad enough to deserve disapprovalI can’t believe you are trying to sell me a car in such a DEPLORABLE condition!
  11. 11After ten years under the tyranny of the DESPOTIC ruler, the people rebelled and voted in favor of a democratic government.associated with or typical of a tyrantAfter ten years under the tyranny of the DESPOTIC ruler, the people rebelled and voted in favor of a democratic government.
  12. 12If you are SENSIBLE, you will not use your credit cards unnecessarily.having the ability to make sound decisionsIf you are SENSIBLE, you will not use your credit cards unnecessarily.
  13. 13My father was the SAGE who kept everyone in my family on a straight path by giving us guidance before it was even requested.a wise individual who gives others helpful adviceMy father was the SAGE who kept everyone in my family on a straight path by giving us guidance before it was even requested.
  14. 14While this point seems MANIFEST to me, it may not be apparent to everyone.easy to understand or recognize; obviousWhile this point seems MANIFEST to me, it may not be apparent to everyone.
  15. 15Vaccines act as a BULWARK against many childhood diseases.an object that acts as a shieldVaccines act as a BULWARK against many childhood diseases.
  16. 16Even today, women continue to experience CHAUVINISM when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.a narrow-minded confidence in the supremacy of one’s own group or genderEven today, women continue to experience CHAUVINISM when they pursue careers that were once dominated by men.
  17. 17The evidence against the suspect was purely CIRCUMSTANTIAL and was not enough to convict.something that seems to be true but is not provenThe evidence against the suspect was purely CIRCUMSTANTIAL and was not enough to convict.
  18. 18Compared to the cost of living in other countries, it’s RELATIVELY cheap to live in Costa Rica.to a certain degree or in comparison to another thingCompared to the cost of living in other countries, it’s RELATIVELY cheap to live in Costa Rica.
  19. 19The teacher created detailed lesson plans with examples so that her students wouldn't PESTER her with questions about the assignment.to bother someone with several questions or requests to the point that it becomes a point of angerThe teacher created detailed lesson plans with examples so that her students wouldn't PESTER her with questions about the assignment.
  20. 20The little boy likes to PLAGUE the cat by pulling its tail.to constantly bother or distressThe little boy likes to PLAGUE the cat by pulling its tail.
  21. 21With over a billion hits each day, Google is the JUGGERNAUT of search engines.a large item that is seen as unstoppable and can destroy anything in its wayWith over a billion hits each day, Google is the JUGGERNAUT of search engines.
  22. 22When the heavy rains cause the soil to ERODE, the farmers become distressed.to destroy something at a leisurely paceWhen the heavy rains cause the soil to ERODE, the farmers become distressed.
  23. 23The SYNTAX in John’s sentences is incorrect because of the improper placement of his descriptive phrases.the order in which phrases, words, or coding symbols and terms are placed to produce high quality sentences or commandsThe SYNTAX in John’s sentences is incorrect because of the improper placement of his descriptive phrases.
  24. 24When the PUNGENT smell of rotten eggs filled the house, I held my nose.having an intense flavor or odorWhen the PUNGENT smell of rotten eggs filled the house, I held my nose.
  25. 25By revealing the president’s secrets, the reporter hoped to ENGENDER feelings of distrust among the public.to cause a feeling or attitude to existBy revealing the president’s secrets, the reporter hoped to ENGENDER feelings of distrust among the public.
  26. 26The cult leader will INDOCTRINATE his followers with his beliefs.to convince people to believe a certain idea or conceptThe cult leader will INDOCTRINATE his followers with his beliefs.
  27. 27The recent category five hurricane could be APTLY described as the worst natural disaster of the year.in a fitting wayThe recent category five hurricane could be APTLY described as the worst natural disaster of the year.
  28. 28Because so many people felt slavery was ABOMINABLE, the president began gaining support for the ending of this terrible practice.horrible; terribleBecause so many people felt slavery was ABOMINABLE, the president began gaining support for the ending of this terrible practice.
  29. 29During Sunday morning church service, it is my job to ADULTERATE the wine so it is weak enough for everyone to safely drink.to make a substance less pure by adding something else to itDuring Sunday morning church service, it is my job to ADULTERATE the wine so it is weak enough for everyone to safely drink.
  30. 30Because our hotel room was not ready two hours after check-in time, the manager gave us a free upgrade as a COMPROMISE.an arrangement reached when two parties agree to make allowancesBecause our hotel room was not ready two hours after check-in time, the manager gave us a free upgrade as a COMPROMISE.
  31. 31I felt a great deal of DISMAY when the author killed off my favorite character.the emotion felt by a person who is saddened, worried, or disappointedI felt a great deal of DISMAY when the author killed off my favorite character.
  32. 32As a whole, individuals have the tendency to be afraid of anything that challenges their personal beliefs by differing from the STATUS QUO.the way things areAs a whole, individuals have the tendency to be afraid of anything that challenges their personal beliefs by differing from the STATUS QUO.
  33. 33Rather than fining the graffiti artist, the judge ordered him to make REPARATION by painting the entire building.something done or paid in atonement of a wrongRather than fining the graffiti artist, the judge ordered him to make REPARATION by painting the entire building.
  34. 34Although the lake is filled with water, the DEARTH of aquatic life makes it a gloomy sight.a scarcity or lack of somethingAlthough the lake is filled with water, the DEARTH of aquatic life makes it a gloomy sight.
  35. 35The ENORMITY of the fire threatened to engulf the city.an offense or disaster of great magnitudeThe ENORMITY of the fire threatened to engulf the city.
  36. 36The singer danced across the stage with endless VERVE and vitality that would have tired out any normal person.a combination of passion and energy that is typically found in artistic expressionThe singer danced across the stage with endless VERVE and vitality that would have tired out any normal person.
  37. 37The party hostess made everyone feel welcome with her CORDIAL greeting.warm and sincereThe party hostess made everyone feel welcome with her CORDIAL greeting.
  38. 38During the trial, the judge will EMPOWER the jury to make a judgment on the case.to grant authority or power to act in a certain wayDuring the trial, the judge will EMPOWER the jury to make a judgment on the case.
  39. 39After measuring the sofa, Joe was able to DEDUCE the piece of furniture would not fit through her front door.to form a conclusion using logical reasoningAfter measuring the sofa, Joe was able to DEDUCE the piece of furniture would not fit through her front door.
  40. 40A detective’s job is to DISCERN who is guilty of a particular crime by evaluating the evidence.to be able to see, recognize, understand, or decide somethingA detective’s job is to DISCERN who is guilty of a particular crime by evaluating the evidence.
  41. 41As the experienced shoplifter swiped a necklace from the open case in the jewelry store, the PERCEPTIVE owner of the store realized what he did.very aware and sensitive to events around themAs the experienced shoplifter swiped a necklace from the open case in the jewelry store, the PERCEPTIVE owner of the store realized what ...
  42. 42DELINQUENT taxpayers are at risk of losing their homes if they don’t pay their old tax debts.late in paying what is owed or past dueDELINQUENT taxpayers are at risk of losing their homes if they don’t pay their old tax debts.
  43. 43Every year I spend an INORDINATE amount of time selecting Christmas presents for my large family.excessively largeEvery year I spend an INORDINATE amount of time selecting Christmas presents for my large family.
  44. 44The president knows his psychiatrist is a CONFIDANT who will never reveal his secrets.a person with whom you can share your secretsThe president knows his psychiatrist is a CONFIDANT who will never reveal his secrets.
  45. 45As a young mother, Janet had to be told to lay the baby SUPINE instead of on its stomach.lying face upwardAs a young mother, Janet had to be told to lay the baby SUPINE instead of on its stomach.
  46. 46Only soldiers of the uppermost CALIBER are invited to join the elite squad of infantryman.the worth of an individual’s character or his level of abilityOnly soldiers of the uppermost CALIBER are invited to join the elite squad of infantryman.
  47. 47When the economy crashed, many people of AFFLUENCE became poor.a situation in which one has a great amount of wealthWhen the economy crashed, many people of AFFLUENCE became poor.
  48. 48During the battle, the soldiers were unable to breach the IMPREGNABLE castle walls.not able to be defeated or demolishedDuring the battle, the soldiers were unable to breach the IMPREGNABLE castle walls.
  49. 49Although James is always stressed out about something, he comes across as NONCHALANT and without worries.relaxed and calm in a way that shows you do not care or are not worried about anythingAlthough James is always stressed out about something, he comes across as NONCHALANT and without worries.
  50. 50Janice was so quiet and INCONSPICUOUS in the corner I did not realize she was in the room.not easily observedJanice was so quiet and INCONSPICUOUS in the corner I did not realize she was in the room.

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