Christmas is a time when dad REVERTS to his childhood and really looks forward to Santa's visit.
is happy about
goes back to be what he was
shares the holiday season
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Fortunately, the explosion DIVERTED the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet.
changed direction
see through telescope
destroyed
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The United States has a VAST amount of crude oil. If we can tap into it, gas will be cheaper because we have so much oil.
good quality
useful
large amount
15
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an INTRUDER gets in the house.
someone who goes where he/she does not belong
a thief
a nosy person
15
I told the teacher I was late because my mom overslept. She said that excuse is not PLAUSIBLE because she saw my mom drive by early in the morning.
strong
believable
unbelievable
15
If you don't CURTAIL your spending, you'll be broke in no time.
buy things online
increase
reduce
15
Nobody can talk about this military action. It has to be a CLANDESTINE operation in order to be successful.
secret
dangerous
useful
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Bob and Joe are having a DISPUTE over whether or not the Bruins are the best team ever. They can never agree on anything!.
disagreement
discussion
choice
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That place has an EXTENSIVE selection of cars, so you won't have problems finding one you like.
costing a lot of money
small number
large enough
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The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now nobody believes that news reporter any more.
fake or false
made of cloth
too many words
15
Friendship is a PRICELESS thing. It is more valuable than diamonds.
it has great value
expensive
it is useless
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The antibiotic will INHIBIT growth of the bacteria by killing it, so it doesn't spread.
live in
block/slow down
burn and destroy
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Which one of these carries the most negative connotation? I love spending time with my uncle, but he has a very ___________ outlook on life.
childish
childlike
youthful
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Which is the nicest way to say this? My cousin is very ________.
talkative
blathering
jabbering
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Which one of these carries the most negative connotation? In order to make our business more successful, we need to ____________ this area's natural resources.
exploit
employ
use
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Which one of these carries the most positive connotation? My aunt makes good money, but she's very selective in what she buys. She's ________.