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Vocab 2 (10 words) Flashcards

1
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Vigilant synonyms

A

Watchful; wary; alert

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Vigilant part of speech

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Adjective

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3
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Secret Service agents are _______ in their duty to protect the president.

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Vigilant

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Sensible synonyms

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astute; insightful; wise

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5
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Sensible part of speech

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Adjective

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6
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Anna is a ________ girl who always makes practical decisions.

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Sensible

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Absurd synonyms

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foolish; ridiculous; ludicrous; preposterous

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Absurd part of speech

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Adjective

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9
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The story was so ______ that Shawn stopped reading after the first few pages.

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Absurd

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10
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Cringe Synonyms

A

Flinch; shrink; cower; recoil

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Cringe part of speech

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Verb

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12
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I always ______ at the sight of needles.

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cringe

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Inconspicuous synonyms

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unremarkable; unassuming; indistinct

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14
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Inconspicuous part of speech

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Adjective

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The undercover police officer was _______ in his jeans and flannel shirt.

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Inconspicuous

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16
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Bountiful synonyms

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abundant; plentiful; generous; fruitful

17
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Bountiful part of speech

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Adjective

18
Q

The settlers rejoiced in their _________ harvest.

A

Bountiful

19
Q

Novice synonyms

A

beginner; trainee; apprentice; amateur

20
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Novice part of speech

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Noun

21
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Although Mandy was a ______ at figure skating, she was learning quickly.

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Novice

22
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Prior synonyms

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previous; earlier; preceding

23
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Prior part of speech

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Adjective

24
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Having missed the ____ math assignment, Jessica had trouble completing her homework.

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Prior

25
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Invincible synonyms

A

indomitable; unconquerable; invulnerable

26
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Invincible part of speech

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Adjective

27
Q

The king’s knights were _________ in battle.

A

Invincible

28
Q

Emphasize synonyms

A

stress; accentuate; feature

29
Q

Emphasize part of speech

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Verb

30
Q

My teachers always ___________ important ideas.

A

Emphasize

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