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  • The man BELLOWS at his family when he gets angry.
    shouts
  • We are on the second floor. You must DESCEND the stairs to get to the first floor.
    go down
  • Do not MINGLE your crayons with mine. I don't want to get yours by mistake.
    mix together
  • The CLASP of the seatbelt was not fastened correctly.
    buckle
  • The boy was CRUEL to the dog.
    mean
  • Please keep your answer BRIEF. A "yes" or "no" is enough.
    short
  • A wonderful AROMA was coming from the kitchen while the mother baked cookies.
    smell; scent
  • Frank work take glasses and a wig. He DISGUISED himself.
    hid, concealed
  • Evie put her money in the POUCH she wore on her belt.
    bag
  • I have an ERRAND to do for my mother. She wants me to go to the store for her.
    job, task
  • I really BLUNDERED when I gave the wrong answer on the test.
    made a mistake
  • When my sister found out that I broke her toy, she was FURIOUS with me.
    angry
  • The children CLUSTERED around the teacher at the snake exhibit. Most of them were a little scared.
    gathered
  • You must INSERT a quarter into the machine to get a gum ball.
    put in
  • We must leave soon. We will DEPART as soon as everyone is ready.
    leave
  • I was so embarrassed, my face turned CRIMSON.
    red
  • There are VARIOUS kinds of cereal at the grocery store.
    many, numerous
  • The green light was coming from the house was frightening. It was an EERIE sight.
    spooky
  • Would you quickly SKETCH a house for me?
    drawing
  • My new sweater is the most RECENT style. It was just designed last week.
    newest; current
  • We need another PLANK for the floor of our clubhouse. It should be about six feet long.
    board
  • Bill was full of GRIEF when his dog ran away.
    sadness
  • Do not leave your swimsuit in the sun because the colors may FADE.
    lose color
  • Jack is asleep in class. NUDGE him with your elbow to wake him up.
    push
  • The children were EXHAUSTED after running five miles.
    tired; fatigued