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  • My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.
    open
  • In my opinion, her behavior was DETESTABLE. In fact, I think she is a bully.
    Horrible or bad
  • Some people are RETICENT, while others talk about their feelings freely.
    Secretive
  • The company had to demolish, the old building to make room for the new parking lot. They used a wrecking ball.
    Destroy
  • I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing.
    Hate
  • It is more CONVENIENT to take a bus because you don't have to look for a parking space.
    EASY; LESS of a HASSLE
  • The SAPLINGS snapped in the storm, but the older trees stood firm.
    Young trees
  • The student GLANCED at the board and went right back to work.
    LOOKED; LOOK BRIEFLY
  • Joanne’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had CONFISCATED.
    To take away
  • A high BARRICADE between the race track and the bleachers protects the fans from cars.
    Wall, barrier
  • It was difficult to CONCEAL the surprise party from her parents. She wanted to tell them so badly!
    To keep or hide
  • A huge BOULDER had rolled across the path and we could not move it.
    Big, large rock
  • I love the AROMA of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
    SMELL; SCENT
  • On hot, humid, summer afternoons, I often feel LANGUID and spend most of the day on the couch.
    Tired, lazy, not wanting to do much
  • The dear ROAM through the woods.
    WANDER; WALK WITHOUT DIRECTION
  • Where can I OBTAIN a new cord for my telephone?
    TO GET; TO SECURE; TO ACQUIRE
  • When Alice JOSTLED my arm, I dropped the bowl.
    to bump, push
  • The FLIMSY umbrella came apart in the strong wind.
    weak, easily broken
  • Rosa is always very PUNCTUAL so I know she will be here at 11:00 am.
    On time
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