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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 5

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VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 5

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  1. 1Although the terrorist is in hiding, he recently held a press conference where he gave a TIRADE about his enemies.a long and angry speechAlthough the terrorist is in hiding, he recently held a press conference where he gave a TIRADE about his enemies.
  2. 2Before Sarah gives a speech, she always drinks a shot of whiskey to QUELL her nerves.to calm or reduceBefore Sarah gives a speech, she always drinks a shot of whiskey to QUELL her nerves.
  3. 3She knew ZILCH about camping, so when she was asked to help put up the tent she fumbled with the poles.zero or nothingShe knew ZILCH about camping, so when she was asked to help put up the tent she fumbled with the poles.
  4. 4A few years ago, the queen celebrated her fifty-year REIGN as the monarch of her country.the timespan during which an individual or government is in powerA few years ago, the queen celebrated her fifty-year REIGN as the monarch of her country.
  5. 5During a criminal investigation, detectives typically question the OUTLIER because they’re seen as reclusive, lonely, and likely hold a grudge.an outsiderDuring a criminal investigation, detectives typically question the OUTLIER because they’re seen as reclusive, lonely, and likely hold a g...
  6. 6Since food provisions were in SCANT supply, we could only eat once a day.a tiny amountSince food provisions were in SCANT supply, we could only eat once a day.
  7. 7Rick said this CONDESCENDING remark at work today: "I'm better than all of you!"showing that you are more important than othersRick said this CONDESCENDING remark at work today: "I'm better than all of you!"
  8. 8According to the records, the GIRTH of Sylvia’s waist was the smallest in the state at only eighteen inches.the distance measured around an objectAccording to the records, the GIRTH of Sylvia’s waist was the smallest in the state at only eighteen inches.
  9. 9According to the HELIOCENTRIC theory, the sun is the center of everything in the universe.relating to the sun as the center of the universeAccording to the HELIOCENTRIC theory, the sun is the center of everything in the universe.
  10. 10In the ocean, the whale is considered a LEVIATHAN because of its tremendous size.a person or thing that is humongousIn the ocean, the whale is considered a LEVIATHAN because of its tremendous size.
  11. 11Some scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest PROGENITOR is the chimpanzee.any of a person's direct ancestors; an ancestral form of a speciesSome scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest PROGENITOR is the chimpanzee.
  12. 12The smell was completely REPUGNANT to the pregnant woman.repulsive or offensiveThe smell was completely REPUGNANT to the pregnant woman.
  13. 13Because Daniel did not MASTICATE his food well, he almost choked on a piece of chicken.to chomp with teeth; chewBecause Daniel did not MASTICATE his food well, he almost choked on a piece of chicken.
  14. 14Your mouth is an ORIFICE through which food and beverages travel into your body.an opening or cavity through which things moveYour mouth is an ORIFICE through which food and beverages travel into your body.
  15. 15The SPRY old woman runs three miles every morning.full of energy and get-up-and-goThe SPRY old woman runs three miles every morning.
  16. 16The drug supplement will undergo an independent ASSAY to find out whether or not it actually accomplishes what it claims to do.a test or assessment on something to determine what it containsThe drug supplement will undergo an independent ASSAY to find out whether or not it actually accomplishes what it claims to do.
  17. 17There is BEDLAM in the downtown area because all the traffic lights are down.a condition of chaosThere is BEDLAM in the downtown area because all the traffic lights are down.
  18. 18In hopes of receiving a BEVY of presents, Hank invited a lot of people to his birthday party.a sizable group of things or individualsIn hopes of receiving a BEVY of presents, Hank invited a lot of people to his birthday party.
  19. 19If you believe money is the PANACEA for all difficulties, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash.something that will make everything about a situation betterIf you believe money is the PANACEA for all difficulties, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash.
  20. 20When Mitch learned his fiancée had a dalliance with another man, he cancelled the wedding.a relationship, usually romantic or sexual, that is taken lightlyWhen Mitch learned his fiancée had a dalliance with another man, he cancelled the wedding.
  21. 21Seeing an EVOCATIVE picture of my mother brought back fond memories of our last days together.bringing something to mindSeeing an EVOCATIVE picture of my mother brought back fond memories of our last days together.
  22. 22When the scientist created the antibiotic, he had no idea how PIVOTAL his creation would become to the world of medicine.of crucial significanceWhen the scientist created the antibiotic, he had no idea how PIVOTAL his creation would become to the world of medicine.
  23. 23The bully tried to COERCE the small kids into giving him their lunch money.to make someone do something by using force or threatsThe bully tried to COERCE the small kids into giving him their lunch money.
  24. 24While the inventor was a tad upset about the INAUSPICIOUS testing of his project, he was smart enough to realize the failed trial was a learning event.unlucky; not likely to be successfulWhile the inventor was a tad upset about the INAUSPICIOUS testing of his project, he was smart enough to realize the failed trial was a l...
  25. 25Marc’s ANTERIOR teeth are yellow, although his molars are pearly white.nearer the frontMarc’s ANTERIOR teeth are yellow, although his molars are pearly white.
  26. 26In the racist’s MYOPIC mind, no other race is equal to the white race in terms of superiority.particularly biased in one directionIn the racist’s MYOPIC mind, no other race is equal to the white race in terms of superiority.
  27. 27When my father was wooing my mother, he would DOTE on her by writing her love poems.to be excessively fond ofWhen my father was wooing my mother, he would DOTE on her by writing her love poems.
  28. 28My grandfather was considered a very influential and wealthy oil MAGNATE.a wealthy and influential business personMy grandfather was considered a very influential and wealthy oil MAGNATE.
  29. 29As the president’s chief adviser, Richard is PRIVY to many of the executive officer’s deepest thoughts.allowed to share in confidential informationAs the president’s chief adviser, Richard is PRIVY to many of the executive officer’s deepest thoughts.
  30. 30Although the rookie fireman was nervous and scared, he displayed VALOR by rescuing the old man from the fire.courage in the presence of dangerAlthough the rookie fireman was nervous and scared, he displayed VALOR by rescuing the old man from the fire.
  31. 31Eric’s family has a high INCIDENCE of death due to their genetic coding.the number of times something happens, usually of something badEric’s family has a high INCIDENCE of death due to their genetic coding.
  32. 32On a sunny side egg, the yolk is bordered by a white PERIPHERY.the area that borders a thing or place; external boundaryOn a sunny side egg, the yolk is bordered by a white PERIPHERY.
  33. 33She was determined not to be put down or PATRONIZED.to give money or support to someone or something; treat like a child or condescendinglyShe was determined not to be put down or PATRONIZED.
  34. 34VIVACIOUS actresses typically get picked for comedic roles where the characters are very active by running around.to be bubbly and energeticVIVACIOUS actresses typically get picked for comedic roles where the characters are very active by running around.
  35. 35Many people view the sighting of a black cat as a bad OMEN.a sign something is going to occurMany people view the sighting of a black cat as a bad OMEN.
  36. 36n the grand scheme of things, so many of our problems are actually quite INFINITESIMAL, and you shouldn’t waste the energy worrying about them.very smalln the grand scheme of things, so many of our problems are actually quite INFINITESIMAL, and you shouldn’t waste the energy worrying about...
  37. 37If Katie had the benefit of HINDSIGHT to perform a background check on her maid, her house would not have been robbed.knowledge that is gained after an event has happenedIf Katie had the benefit of HINDSIGHT to perform a background check on her maid, her house would not have been robbed.
  38. 38Rather than BEMOAN his poor luck, Josh decided to look on the positive side of things.to express displeasureRather than BEMOAN his poor luck, Josh decided to look on the positive side of things.
  39. 39Although he came from a poor family, Charles always acted BOURGEOIS when he was out with his friends.characteristic of the social middle class or relating to one who likes to put on airsAlthough he came from a poor family, Charles always acted BOURGEOIS when he was out with his friends.
  40. 40Someone who has Tourette syndrome is considered INCONTINENT because they have little to no control over repeated words or sudden movements.inability to control ones actions or hold back from something desiredSomeone who has Tourette syndrome is considered INCONTINENT because they have little to no control over repeated words or sudden movements.
  41. 41It is unsafe to smoke a cigarette while at a gas station because gasoline is extremely COMBUSTIBLE and could explode.something that is susceptible to igniting or being caught on fireIt is unsafe to smoke a cigarette while at a gas station because gasoline is extremely COMBUSTIBLE and could explode.
  42. 42As a defensive measure, some lizards can CAMOUFLAGE by changing colors to blend into their environments.a means or attempt to conceal somethingAs a defensive measure, some lizards can CAMOUFLAGE by changing colors to blend into their environments.
  43. 43The legislative portion of the United States government is BICAMERAL and consists of two bodies of lawmakers - senators and representatives.having two distinct compartments or chambersThe legislative portion of the United States government is BICAMERAL and consists of two bodies of lawmakers - senators and representatives.
  44. 44Through a MIMICRY, a toddler will often imitate his parents’ actions.the act of mirroring an action or behaviorThrough a MIMICRY, a toddler will often imitate his parents’ actions.
  45. 45Because some doctors OPINE red wine is good for the heart, my grandmother enjoys several glasses of wine each day.to give an opinionBecause some doctors OPINE red wine is good for the heart, my grandmother enjoys several glasses of wine each day.
  46. 46Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would REPRISE his role as the captivating pirate.to repeat somethingEveryone was pleased to learn the actor would REPRISE his role as the captivating pirate.
  47. 47After not reaching an agreement, the two parties decided to go to court to LITIGATE the settlement.to participate in legal actionsAfter not reaching an agreement, the two parties decided to go to court to LITIGATE the settlement.
  48. 48I am under a time CONSTRAINT due to my heavy workload.a limitation or restrictionI am under a time CONSTRAINT due to my heavy workload.
  49. 49Jim’s WANTON disregard for others was obvious when he drove home drunk.having no concern for the rights, feelings, or safety of othersJim’s WANTON disregard for others was obvious when he drove home drunk.
  50. 50After driving through the desert all day, Jack welcomed the RESPITE of an air-conditioned hotel room.brief interval of rest or reliefAfter driving through the desert all day, Jack welcomed the RESPITE of an air-conditioned hotel room.

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