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“Spot” was an apt name for the dog. It was a fitting name because he had brown spots on his fur.
fitting; appropriate
The soft pliable wood was easy to bend.
bendable
My best friend has been a companion to me for five years.
friend
Mom had to sterilize the baby's bottle so she did not get sick.
clean
It was difficult to conceal the surprise party from her parents. She wanted to tell them so badly!
hide
Instead of a grimace, Mary had a big smile on her face.
frown
Sam is gregarious, not like his sister who is quiet and shy.
social
“I’m not groggy,” Ana insisted. “I’m wide awake.”
tired; sleepy
The cashier was polite, unlike the customer, who was quite curt to her.
rude
Dominic’s father said the map was simple, but when Dominic looked at it, he saw it was actually quite complex.
consisting of many parts
Their descent off the mountain was much easier than climbing up had been.
going down
Tara watches the TV continuously, or all the time.
without interruption, constantly
Though Samantha's test was partially done, she received a low grade because it was not complete.
incomplete
The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around trees and the mountainside.
full of twists and turns; lengthy
When she hurled the ball across the field, I said, “I didn’t know you could throw like that!”
threw
“It was scorching,” Larry said, “and I mean really hot.”
hot
