DURABLE: Compound or Complex? Certain products are durable and last a long time, while other products are so cheaply made, that they break after one use.
DURABLE: adj., built to last, able to withstand wear or damage, Compound sentence
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INCOGNITO: Compound or Complex? He didn't want to be mobbed by his fans in town, so he put on his shades, his mask and his hat and just strolled around unbothered, incognito.
INCOGNITO: adj., having one's true identity concealed, disguised, unrecognized, adv., in a way that conceals one's identity. Compound sentence
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CONGESTED: Compound or Complex? Because the freeways were always so congested on Friday nights, he decided to wait until Saturday morning to drive up to his cabin.
CONGESTED: adj., crowded with traffic or people preventing freedom of movement, Complex sentence
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FRUGAL: Compound or Complex? One can be frugal and stick to a budget, but it takes willpower and some sacrifice.
FRUGAL: adj., sparing or economical in regards to money or food, thrifty, simple, plain, costing little.Compound sentence
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gift
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rocket
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banana
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MAIM: Compound, Complex or Compound Complex? During a strenuous climbing attempt of Mt. Everest, the young man was maimed in an accident and lost three fingers on his right hand.
MAIM: verb-to wound or injure,so that part of the body is permanently damaged. Compound-Complex sentence
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VENERATE, Compound or Complex? To venerate Mr. Karlsson's 50 years of teaching, the county is naming the new high school after him.
Venerate: To regard with great respect, admiration, to revere, Complex sentence
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OBLIQUE: He pretended he was in the music business, and made oblique references to various people to try to get into the sold-out concert.
OBLIQUE: adj., indirect, vague, not to the point, or slanting or sloping, diagonal lines. Compound sentence
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AVOWED: Compound, Complex or Compound Complex? Although I am an avowed vegetarian, I still can't help licking my lips and sniffing curiously when I smell somebody grilling steaks or burgers outside!
BOUNTIFUL-Compound or Complex? The investment returns this quarter were so bountiful, the manager decided to order Ferraris for everyone!!!
BOUNTIFUL: adj., large in quantity, abundant, Compound sentence
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VEER: Compound or Complex? In order to avoid crashing into the moose, the driver veered off the road to the right, which fortunately was an open field.
VEER: verb-to change direction or course suddenly, Complex sentence
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MINIMIZE, Compound or Complex? "This little trick will minimize the time you spend studying, and help you to remember what you read!
Minimize: To reduce, make smaller, Compound sentence
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DETRIMENT, Life is more than just work, so it's important to avoid working too many long hours, which could lead to the detriment of your health.
Detriment; noun: the state of being harmed, injured, or damaged. Compound-Complex sentence
