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English 16 Public

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The farmer was very happy with his COPIOUS amounts of corn crops.

A lot, much, many

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It took a long time, but Bob was so TENACIOUS, he finally learned how to unicycle

persistent

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Leah is such a VORACIOUS reader, that she read 100 books in a year.

very eager for something

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Vocabulary games are for your reading EDIFICATION.

learning/improvement of the mind.

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Debate team members should be very good at ELOCUTION.

clear and expressive speech.

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The movie was so PEDESTRIAN that even an A-list cast could not make it exciting.

ordinary, dull

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I wasn't even supposed to be at that party. It must be KISMET that we met.

fate, destiny

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John felt Mary was so AMBIVALENT about whether or not she should marry him, that he regretted asking.

mixed feelings

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Your upgrades to your vehicle NULLIFIED your original contract.

to void, to make have no effect

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The couple were EMBROILED in a heated debate.

to be involved in a difficult situation or argument

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Jill ASCRIBES her winning the scholarship to her community service activities and excellent grades.

attributes (gives credit to)

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Because she was so annoyed, Mary only gave TERSE answers to John.

brief and to the point.

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Lily was coerced into helping her big brother with his chores.

to persuade using force or threats

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Studying all night did not ABATE Scott's fears of failing.

lessen or reduce

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You must ABIDE by the rules.

accept

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The coach's final call was a GAMBIT, but it paid off in the end.

a risk

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