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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 4

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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 4

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  1. 1During the Great Depression, more than one millionaire lost his fortune and became a PAUPER.a person who lives in povertyDuring the Great Depression, more than one millionaire lost his fortune and became a PAUPER.
  2. 2He was a HUMANITARIAN whose focus was eliminating homelessness.concerned with people's welfareHe was a HUMANITARIAN whose focus was eliminating homelessness.
  3. 3Since Frank is a principal in a young adult prison, he must always have a stern DEMEANOR when dealing with the students.an individual’s displayed behaviorSince Frank is a principal in a young adult prison, he must always have a stern DEMEANOR when dealing with the students.
  4. 4When the company received a DELUGE of lawsuits, it decided to recall the product responsible for the complaints.a large number of things occurring in the same instanceWhen the company received a DELUGE of lawsuits, it decided to recall the product responsible for the complaints.
  5. 5Knowledge gives you power by making you less MALLEABLE to negative influences.capable of being easily changed or influencedKnowledge gives you power by making you less MALLEABLE to negative influences.
  6. 6The contest winner was EXUBERANT when she learned she would receive the prize money that would allow her to go to college.filled with energy and enthusiasmThe contest winner was EXUBERANT when she learned she would receive the prize money that would allow her to go to college.
  7. 7International groups such as the United Nations work hard to make sure political leaders do not receive IMPUNITY for horrible acts.free from punishment; exempt from the consequencesInternational groups such as the United Nations work hard to make sure political leaders do not receive IMPUNITY for horrible acts.
  8. 8The diamond was cut to have many FACETS, giving it a certain glimmer in natural sunlight.a side or aspect of somethingThe diamond was cut to have many FACETS, giving it a certain glimmer in natural sunlight.
  9. 9The oncologist was excited when he discovered a remarkable new treatment that would PROTRACT his patients’ lives.to prolong in time or spaceThe oncologist was excited when he discovered a remarkable new treatment that would PROTRACT his patients’ lives.
  10. 10Do you think bleach will SUFFICE as a cleaning agent in the restroom?be enough or adequateDo you think bleach will SUFFICE as a cleaning agent in the restroom?
  11. 11When the president’s SORDID affair was exposed on social media, the first lady quickly filed for a divorce.very bad or dirtyWhen the president’s SORDID affair was exposed on social media, the first lady quickly filed for a divorce.
  12. 12Although I wish I could REFUTE your argument, I do not have the facts to do so at this time.to prove wrong by argument or evidenceAlthough I wish I could REFUTE your argument, I do not have the facts to do so at this time.
  13. 13The leader of the convent reprimanded the young nun for listening to SECULAR music instead of spiritual hymns.not driven by religious principlesThe leader of the convent reprimanded the young nun for listening to SECULAR music instead of spiritual hymns.
  14. 14The doctor gave me a prescription to MITIGATE the pain.make less severe or painfulThe doctor gave me a prescription to MITIGATE the pain.
  15. 15Because Gary wanted the promotion, he set a MACHINATION in motion to make his competition appear incompetent.a scheme that is usually created for bad reasonsBecause Gary wanted the promotion, he set a MACHINATION in motion to make his competition appear incompetent.
  16. 16As I walked through the airport, the air was REDOLENT with the smell of fresh baked croissants.filled with a scent or odorAs I walked through the airport, the air was REDOLENT with the smell of fresh baked croissants.
  17. 17While the patient has no insurance, it is EXPEDIENT that the hospital staff take all life-saving methods, regardless of their costs.suitable to the circumstances; appropriateWhile the patient has no insurance, it is EXPEDIENT that the hospital staff take all life-saving methods, regardless of their costs.
  18. 18The defense attorney could not find anyone to CORROBORATE his client’s alibi.to strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certainThe defense attorney could not find anyone to CORROBORATE his client’s alibi.
  19. 19Jason was willing to EXPLOIT his good looks to get money from the wealthy widow.to gain an advantage by doing something unethicalJason was willing to EXPLOIT his good looks to get money from the wealthy widow.
  20. 20Since her son had already served his hours of community service for the vandalism, Selena thought that the school’s additional punishment was GRATUITOUS.uncalled for; unwarranted; unnecessary; given or done free of chargeSince her son had already served his hours of community service for the vandalism, Selena thought that the school’s additional punishment...
  21. 21Even though the members of the church were falling asleep, the minister continued his HARANGUE on the evils of society.a loud and aggressive speech; verbal attackEven though the members of the church were falling asleep, the minister continued his HARANGUE on the evils of society.
  22. 22The poor sales clerk just stood there helplessly as the enraged customer got right in his face and began to BERATE him for something that wasn’t even his fault.to yell at; to criticize or scold someone in a loud and angry wayThe poor sales clerk just stood there helplessly as the enraged customer got right in his face and began to BERATE him for something that...
  23. 23Claudia has suffered through some very difficult times, and it’s her SUBLIME faith that keeps her strong.something of such excellence, impressive or awe-inspiringClaudia has suffered through some very difficult times, and it’s her SUBLIME faith that keeps her strong.
  24. 24You will get a salary increase COMMENSURATE with your additional responsibilities and work.in proportion; equalYou will get a salary increase COMMENSURATE with your additional responsibilities and work.
  25. 25Jeremy was fired because he could not give his boss a PLAUSIBLE explanation for his constant tardiness to work.something appearing reasonable or probableJeremy was fired because he could not give his boss a PLAUSIBLE explanation for his constant tardiness to work.
  26. 26Even before slavery officially ended, my relatives made the decision to EMANCIPATE all their slaves so they could live freely.to give freedom to someoneEven before slavery officially ended, my relatives made the decision to EMANCIPATE all their slaves so they could live freely.
  27. 27With the popularity of the Zumba craze, health clubs that feature this exercise class have begun to PROLIFERATE in most cities.spread rapidly or increase in numberWith the popularity of the Zumba craze, health clubs that feature this exercise class have begun to PROLIFERATE in most cities.
  28. 28My elderly neighbor still has the racist IDEOLOGY that was prominent during his teen years.principles or beliefs associated with a group or personMy elderly neighbor still has the racist IDEOLOGY that was prominent during his teen years.
  29. 29Unfortunately, the firemen were not able to EXTRICATE the dog from the burning building.to free or remove something or someoneUnfortunately, the firemen were not able to EXTRICATE the dog from the burning building.
  30. 30If you would like to be considered as the president’s press LIAISON, you must have a great deal of experience in distributing information between groups.a person who helps organizations or groups to work together and provide information to each otherIf you would like to be considered as the president’s press LIAISON, you must have a great deal of experience in distributing information...
  31. 31Because my father is not LENIENT, I am not allowed to attend any of my friends’ birthday parties unless he accompanies me.lax; not strictBecause my father is not LENIENT, I am not allowed to attend any of my friends’ birthday parties unless he accompanies me.
  32. 32In the war torn city, the church building stood out as the last BASTION of faith.an individual or object dedicated to a belief or ideaIn the war torn city, the church building stood out as the last BASTION of faith.
  33. 33After Lou lost both legs in a car accident, he had to adapt to prosthetic limbs.get used to something new or change to fitAfter Lou lost both legs in a car accident, he had to adapt to prosthetic limbs.
  34. 34Humans have a basic and PRIMAL need for companionship with others.basic; instinctiveHumans have a basic and PRIMAL need for companionship with others.
  35. 35My husband really wanted to buy the antique car, NOTWITHSTANDING my objections.despite; regardlessMy husband really wanted to buy the antique car, NOTWITHSTANDING my objections.
  36. 36In the game of MONOPOLY, players strive to own all the properties of a specific color in order to increase their rental fees.the state in which one entity or individual dominates an entire industry or marketIn the game of MONOPOLY, players strive to own all the properties of a specific color in order to increase their rental fees.
  37. 37We have no idea what breed the MONGREL is, but he looks like both a pit bull and a Doberman pinscher.any animal resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties, especially a dogWe have no idea what breed the MONGREL is, but he looks like both a pit bull and a Doberman pinscher.
  38. 38If you MEDDLE in Jackson’s personal life, he will tell you to mind your own business.to interfere in something that is not your concernIf you MEDDLE in Jackson’s personal life, he will tell you to mind your own business.
  39. 39Because the couple was unable to conceive, they decided to have a SURROGATE carry their child.a substitute (usually of a person, position or role)Because the couple was unable to conceive, they decided to have a SURROGATE carry their child.
  40. 40Clark Kent's ALTER EGO is Superman.an alternative personality, identity, or mannerismClark Kent's ALTER EGO is Superman.
  41. 41The zoo has a MENAGERIE of exotic animals.a diverse collectionThe zoo has a MENAGERIE of exotic animals.
  42. 42The HEADSTRONG manager lost ten employees because he refused to listen to their complaints.focused on doing what one wantsThe HEADSTRONG manager lost ten employees because he refused to listen to their complaints.
  43. 43The three dimensional map provides a vivid image of the continent’s TOPOGRAPHY.a detailed depiction of an areaThe three dimensional map provides a vivid image of the continent’s TOPOGRAPHY.
  44. 44The wedding cake was absolutely EXQUISITE, unlike any he had seen before.especially fine or pleasing; exceptionalThe wedding cake was absolutely EXQUISITE, unlike any he had seen before.
  45. 45Because of the CONCERTED effort of the allied forces, the war quickly came to an end.in group agreement; working as a teamBecause of the CONCERTED effort of the allied forces, the war quickly came to an end.
  46. 46Some of the students in the class MISCONSTRUED the professor’s questions as an invasion of their privacy.to interpret something the wrong waySome of the students in the class MISCONSTRUED the professor’s questions as an invasion of their privacy.
  47. 47Samantha was IMPLACABLE and not willing to accept her former friend’s apology.not capable of being appeasedSamantha was IMPLACABLE and not willing to accept her former friend’s apology.
  48. 48In most situations, your ability to get a loan is CONTINGENT upon your credit history.depending on whether or not something else occursIn most situations, your ability to get a loan is CONTINGENT upon your credit history.
  49. 49Because I am bothered by the ACRID odor of burning cigarettes, I do not allow people to smoke inside my home.bitter and unpleasant in taste or smellBecause I am bothered by the ACRID odor of burning cigarettes, I do not allow people to smoke inside my home.
  50. 50Because the INDOLENT man refused to work, he was unable to pay his bills.wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazyBecause the INDOLENT man refused to work, he was unable to pay his bills.

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