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The DEBRIS in the stadium stands included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, and popcorn.
garbage / rubbish
My best friend SQUANDERED all his money; his gambling wasted his earnings.
wasted
Although Alex usually looks UNKEMPT, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.
messy
A temporary cough is nothing to worry about, but a CHRONIC one can be a sign of serious illness.
continuing / lasting
What we need is an INNOVATIVE idea. All I've heard so far are the same old ones.
new / creative
The coach takes every opportunity to CENSURE his players, yet he ignores every chance to praise them.
criticize
I am having ACUTE pains in my chest now, but an hour ago all I felt was a dull ache.
sharp
The newlyweds agreed to be very FRUGAL in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a home.
thrifty
Friends tried to DISSUADE ninety-year-old Mrs. Kellen from attending her son's trial, but she went anyway to show her support.
discourage
To reach a SOUND conclusion about an issue, you must carefully consider all the facts involved.
reasonable
Don't tell my sister where I'm going. She loves to DIVULGE secrets.
reveal / tell
Because the nicotine in cigarettes is harmful, many people favor STRINGENT laws against their sale.
strict
My sister is VIVACIOUS; in fact, everyone at the party admired her lively personality.
full of spirit / lively
Typewriters have almost become OBSOLETE, but there has been a resurgence of interest in them as vintage relics.
out-of-date
While Luis is hardworking, his INDOLENT brother spends most of his time watching TV or playing video games.
lazy
Paula was suspended from school because of several INFRACTIONS of the rules, including fighting and skipping class.
violations
