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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
obsequy
fealty
denizen
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
gambit
gratify
entice
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?
obsequy
composite
fruition
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
fealty
fruition
laggard
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?
elude
navigable
transcribe
fallow
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
fruition
denizen
obsequy
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?
composite
navigable
transcribe
fallow
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?
gratify
elude
entice
accentuate
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?
laggard
denizen
fealty
blight
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?
accentuate
blight
navigable
composite
Urban decay can be a __________ on a city, leading to decreased property values and a decline in community spirit.
blight
improvement
accentuate
boon
After years of hard work, her dream of opening a bakery finally came to __________ when she cut the ribbon on opening day.
completion
blight
failure
fruition
The farmer left the field __________ for a season to allow the soil to replenish its nutrients naturally.
fallow
active
cultivated
navigable
During her sabbatical, the professor's mind felt somewhat __________, as she wasn't actively engaged in research or teaching.
fallow
fertile
productive
composite
Her opening move in the chess game was a risky __________, sacrificing a pawn to gain control of the center.
blunder
retreat
obsequy
gambit
Always the __________, John was the last one to finish the race, but he still crossed the finish line with a smile.
sprinter
laggard
denizen
leader
