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Flashcards by iManifest Dreams, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Given for homework, the HOMOPHONE worksheet asks students to list words that sound a like but have different meanings or spellings. | A word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning or spelling (ex. “sea” and “see”.) |
| The newly elected president will work hard to ANNUL policies that have had a negative effect on our country. | to officially make something invalid |
| Because Jane has a strong fear of heights, she can only sit back and enjoy a VICARIOUS thrill as her husband rides the roller coaster. | experienced or felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else rather than by doing something yourself |
| Because Brenda was lost in the ABYSS of depression, her sadness seemed endless to her. | an area that appears endless and immeasurable |
| Professor Hamm’s lectures are so BANAL they cause me to fall asleep. | boring because it contains nothing new and lacks originality |
| The juvenile told the judge that he would AMEND his ways and contribute to the betterment of society. | to make better |
| Because Alan is a dedicated couch potato, he considers any form of exercise to be a NOXIOUS activity that is harmful to his health. | harmful |
| The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a CATACLYSM of destruction. | an abrupt forceful event |
| Since Eli has not had time to comb his hair or wash his face, he looks quite DISHEVELED. | not neat or tidy |
| As the economy worsens, the CHASM between the rich and the poor grows wider. | a major difference in opinion between individuals or groups |
| The president’s RETINUE includes a publicist, an assistant, and eight bodyguards. | an important person’s entourage or staff |
| As the office manager, I deal with big company issues while passing the MINUTIAE on to my assistant. | tiny unimportant details |
| Although 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. | intense and passionate feeling |
| The audience’s applause hit an ear-piercing CRESCENDO when the talk show host came through the curtains. | the topmost increase in size or intensity |
| When my husband learned his rival had gotten the promotion he wanted, he was CRESTFALLEN. | unhappy about a recent experience |
| When I learned the school CURMUDGEON would be my math teacher, I knew I would be miserable all year. | a person who is ill-tempered |
| Six-year old Karen put her ear to the door to EAVESDROP on her parents who were discussing whether Karen could attend the party. | to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in |
| My uncle is a MISER who complains about having to pay for anything. | an individual who tries to spend as little money as possible |
| The author’s TONGUE-IN-CHEEK writing style always makes me laugh after a trying day. | meant as amusing and not in a serious manner |
| The robbers’ midnight entry into the bank was CLANDESTINE and went completely unnoticed by the authorities. | done in an unobtrusive manner to avoid detection |
| Since even the scariest of horror movies only made her laugh, Sofia supposed that she had a MACABRE sense of humor. | gruesome, shocking, disturbing, terrifying |
| When I am working in my home office, my kids often CLAMOR for my attention by screaming my name. | to ask for loudly |
| Because of a brain injury, the patient has RETROGRADE amnesia and cannot remember anything that happened in the past. | reverting backwards |
| The animal rescue group deserves an ACCOLADE for finding homes for over seven hundred abandoned pets last year. | an acknowledgement or an award |
| Elizabeth cried tears of joy when she learned her BENEFACTOR was going to pay all of her college expenses. | someone who helps another person, group, etc., by giving money |
| When Jared is tired and irritable, he can be quite TESTY about small things. | easily ticked off or irritated |
| Nelson Mandela helped to end APARTHEID, which was racial discrimination in South Africa. | discriminatory policy of racial separation used by South Africa |
| Because of a brain injury, the patient has RETROGRADE amnesia and cannot remember anything that happened in the past. | reverting backwards |
| The company president is using ATTRITION to save money by not hiring new employees. | the gradual reduction of a workforce by employees' leaving and not being replaced |
| When Kim is shocked, her pupils become DILATED and her eyes large. | expanded |
| I am a huge fan of Madonna’s music, ALBEIT I do not own any of her albums. | even though; although |
| Once again my sister got a free lunch by performing her GAMBIT of leaving her purse at home. | something done or said in order to gain a benefit or advantage |
| The medical examiner will EXHUME the corpse to see if the man was poisoned. | to bring something forth, often a body from the ground |
| Because the mother bird’s instinct is to PERPETUATE her species, she will do just about anything to protect her eggs. | to cause to continue |
| Throughout my grandmother’s ninety-five years of life, she rarely went a day without her favorite TALISMAN around her neck. | a charm worn or kept to bring good fortune and ward off evil; lucky charm |
| Even though I love coffee, I have chosen to ESCHEW the beverage because of the damage it does to my teeth. | to avoid something which you do not think is right or proper |
| The medical student found it impossible to maintain his UNTENABLE habit of sleeping only three hours each night. | not capable of being supported or maintained |
| When writing an essay, you should focus more on providing facts and less on stuffing the paper with VERBIAGE. | speech or writing that uses too many words or excessively technical expressions |
| While the driving teacher thought his instructions were clear, the students found them to be NEBULOUS. | unclear, vague; not clearly defined |
| In some religions, it is considered BLASPHEMY for one to criticize the teachings of the prophets. | great disrespect shown to God or something holy |
| Because I am a male, the doctor gave me a QUIZZICAL look when I told him I was pregnant. | suggesting confusion or disbelief |
| Because the police presence was UBIQUITOUS at the parade, everyone felt very safe. | existing or being everywhere at the same time |
| Is it true that finding a four-leaf clover will give you SERENDIPITY or good luck? | the fact of finding pleasant or useful things by chance |
| Because sorrow is never appealing to me, I cannot understand the OXYMORON, “sweet sorrow”. | an expression that contains words with opposite meanings |
| Even though the teacher had instructed the children to be on their best behavior, PANDEMONIUM broke loose the minute Santa Claus walked through the door. | chaos and utter craziness |
| While many parents rely on theory when governing their children, I prefer a more PRAGMATIC approach. | concentrating on practical results and facts instead of speculation and opinion |
| The principal at my school is HAUGHTY and considers herself to be above everyone else. | proud and unfriendly |
| My sister is a shallow SYCOPHANT who will flatter anyone for a free designer handbag. | a person who tries to get what they want by excessively praising or complimenting someone in order to make them feel attractive or important |
| Because the house is a TANGIBLE asset, its value must be listed on your income tax return. | capable of being touched |
| The cruise ship had a MULTIPLICITY of rooms, with at least 200 on each floor. | a large number or variety |
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