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  • It is RARE to see snow in Texas.
    Uncommon, unusual
  • The student COMPLETED his test and handed it to the teacher.
    finished
  • Teachers REQUIRE students to write their names on all the papers they hand in.
    demand, specify
  • We PAUSED the movie when the phone rang.
    stopped, delayed
  • There were NUMEROUS complaints about the noise
    a lot, many
  • Please ASSIST your sister with her homework.
    help
  • We SELDOM go to the movies since it is so expensive
    rarely, not often
  • The bus makes FREQUENT stops on its route.
    many, numerous
  • It was hard to LOCATE the light switch when the power went out
    Find
  • Laptops are PORTABLE computers, unlike heavier desktop computers.
    easy to carry, able to taken with you
  • We use a flashlight to ILLUMINATE the trail when we are walking at night
    light
  • The student was ANXIOUS while taking the test since he did not study
    nervous, scared
  • I was FORTUNATE to have won the raffle prize.
    lucky
  • The girl was PETRIFIED of the spider.
    scared, frightened
  • I had to make sure I pulled IDENTICAL socks from the laundry basket
    matching, same
  • The VOLUNTEER was there to help the teacher on the field trip.
    helper
  • We had to DEVELOP an outline for our science project before we began working on it
    create, design, construct
  • The story was BRIEF. We were able to read it quickly
    short
  • Please EXHIBIT your best behavior in the hallways.
    show
  • The DELICATE flower broke when she touched it.
    weak, fragile
  • Father used the GPS to help NAVIGATE our way on the trip
    guide
  • We did not INTEND to have an indoor party, but the weather was bad.
    plan, design
  • What do you RECOMMEND that we order for dinner?
    suggest, advise
  • The student figured out the SOLUTION to the problem
    answer