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  • He didn't want to miss the game because his coach was it was CRUCIAL..
    very important
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  • Although he tried to be PUNCTUAL he was always late.
    on time
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  • The instructions for this computer PERPLEX me.
    confuse, mystify
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  • The VELOCITY of light is 186,000 miles an hour.
    speed
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  • Our parrot WARBLES all day long.
    sings, whiostles
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  • I sunburn easily, so I SHUN the beach.
    avoid
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  • He was such a good skier no one believed he was a NOVICE.
    beginner
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  • We grew too many avocados, so we gave the SURPLUS to the neighbors.
    extra, too many
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  • Our teacher BERATED us for talking in class.
    reprimanded, chastised, yelled at
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  • A promise that's too good to be true is probably a FRAUD.
    lie
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  • He was in ANGUISH because of his dog's death.
    terrible pain (physical or mental)
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  • You must ADHERE to the rules if you want to be on the team.
    stick to, not break
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  • Our best forward is sick. Our chances of winning are DIMINISHED.
    made smaller
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  • If you EXCEED the speed limit, you'll get a ticket.
    go beyond
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  • The ranger asked us to DISCARD our litter in the basket.
    throw out, throw away
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  • Although he was in great PERIL he risked his life to save the child.
    danger
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