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Rosa is always very PUNCTUAL so I know she will be here at 11:00 am.
On time
The student GLANCED at the board and went right back to work.
LOOKED; LOOK BRIEFLY
The dear ROAM through the woods.
WANDER; WALK WITHOUT DIRECTION
I love the AROMA of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
SMELL; SCENT
The SAPLINGS snapped in the storm, but the older trees stood firm.
Young trees
It is more CONVENIENT to take a bus because you don't have to look for a parking space.
EASY; LESS of a HASSLE
A high BARRICADE between the race track and the bleachers protects the fans from cars.
Wall, barrier
A huge BOULDER had rolled across the path and we could not move it.
Big, large rock
Where can I OBTAIN a new cord for my telephone?
TO GET; TO SECURE; TO ACQUIRE
When Alice JOSTLED my arm, I dropped the bowl.
to bump, push
The FLIMSY umbrella came apart in the strong wind.
weak, easily broken
In my opinion, her behavior was DETESTABLE. In fact, I think she is a bully.
Horrible or bad
On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel LANGUID and spend most of the day on the couch.
Tired, lazy, not wanting to do much
Joanne’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had CONFISCATED.
To take away
It was difficult to CONCEAL the surprise party from her parents. She wanted to tell them so badly!
To keep or hide
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
open
