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A sudden, severe frost swept through the valley, causing widespread damage to the fruit trees and destroying much of the harvest. Which vocabulary word describes the effect of the frost on the crops?
blight
denizen
fealty
obsequy
The artist used bright colors and bold lines in her painting to really draw attention to the central figure, making it stand out from the background. Which vocabulary word describes the artist's action?
accentuate
gratify
entice
gambit
The family gathered for a solemn ceremony to honor their grandmother, sharing memories and saying their final goodbyes at her graveside. Which vocabulary word describes this type of ceremony?
fruition
obsequy
composite
gambit
After years of planning and hard work, the ambitious community garden project finally reached its completion, exactly as the team had envisioned it. Which vocabulary word describes the project's state?
blight
fruition
laggard
fealty
After the heavy rains, the small creek became wide and deep enough for canoes and small boats to travel safely without getting stuck. Which vocabulary word applies to the creek's condition?
fallow
transcribe
navigable
elude
The court reporter worked tirelessly to write down every word spoken during the trial, creating a complete written record for legal purposes. Which vocabulary word describes the reporter's job?
transcribe
obsequy
fruition
denizen
For two seasons, the farmer left a portion of his fields unplanted and unworked, allowing the soil to rest and regain its nutrients naturally. Which vocabulary word describes the state of these fields?
transcribe
fallow
composite
navigable
The cunning fox managed to repeatedly escape the hunter's traps and dogs, always disappearing into the forest just when they thought they had him cornered. Which vocabulary word describes the fox's ability?
accentuate
elude
gratify
entice
The old lighthouse keeper was a familiar face to everyone in the coastal town, having lived there his entire life and being known by all the local fishermen. Which vocabulary word describes the lighthouse keeper in relation to the town?
blight
fealty
laggard
denizen
A new sculpture was unveiled, made from recycled plastics, metal scraps, and old computer parts, all fused together into one piece. Which vocabulary word best describes the sculpture?
composite
accentuate
blight
navigable
Urban decay can be a __________ on a city, leading to decreased property values and a decline in community spirit.
boon
accentuate
improvement
blight
After years of hard work, her dream of opening a bakery finally came to __________ when she cut the ribbon on opening day.
fruition
blight
failure
completion
The farmer left the field __________ for a season to allow the soil to replenish its nutrients naturally.
fallow
active
navigable
cultivated
During her sabbatical, the professor's mind felt somewhat __________, as she wasn't actively engaged in research or teaching.
productive
fallow
composite
fertile
Her opening move in the chess game was a risky __________, sacrificing a pawn to gain control of the center.
gambit
blunder
retreat
obsequy
Always the __________, John was the last one to finish the race, but he still crossed the finish line with a smile.
leader
sprinter
denizen
laggard
