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JEC Units 13-15

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  • The volunteer’s hard work to clean the beach was truly _____
    admirable
  • The audience gasped as the motorcyclist performed a risky _____ in midair
    stunt
  • When the ball flew at his face, his _____ reaction was to duck
    automatic
  • We stopped to take photos of the _______ valley filled with colorful wildflowers
    picturesque
  • The librarian decided to _____ us extra time to finish our research
    grant
  • Her _____ to her students showed in the extra time she spent helping them after class
    devotion
  • The hallway looked _____ with its dark walls and flickering lights
    dreary
  • Lack of sunlight can _____ the growth of young plants
    stunt
  • Scientists _____ that the storm will reach the coast by midnight
    predict
  • Your experiment is only _____ if you record your results carefully each time
    valid
  • The school may _____ students who turn in their projects several days late
    penalize
  • At night, the owl becomes a silent ________, swooping down on unsuspecting mice
    predator
  • His usually cheerful face grew _____ when he heard the disappointing news
    grave
  • After the argument, he seemed cold and _____ during lunch
    distant
  • Because the dinner was ______ , the guests greeted the host with polite bows and handshakes
    formal
  • Thick black _____ poured from the truck as it climbed the hill
    exhaust
  • Could you _____ the directions so everyone knows exactly where to meet
    clarify
  • After the long hike, we fell into a deep _________ as soon as we lay down in our tents
    slumber
  • The parade began as the band marched proudly under the stone _____ at the edge of the park
    arch
  • Being allowed to use the computer lab during lunch is a _______ that can be taken away
    privilege
  • I decided to ______ at the front desk about the cost of a weekend stay
    inquire
  • From the mountaintop we could see a _____ village nestled in the valley
    distant
  • The principal spoke in a _____ voice about the dangers of posting unkind messages online
    grave
  • Before the match, each tennis player shook hands with their _____ at the net
    opponent
  • After the heavy rains, there was an _______ supply of fresh water in the lake
    abundant
  • The coach’s speech helped _____ the team’s hope of winning
    kindle
  • On rainy days, I _____ for the sunshine of our last summer vacation
    yearn
  • The shop owner showed us a certificate to prove that the old coin was _____ and not a copy
    authentic
  • The long hike in the heat will _____ even the strongest athletes
    exhaust
  • A single spark was enough to _____ the dry leaves
    kindle
  • No one could _______ of a better plan than the one the team finally chose
    conceive
  • Although he broke the school record, Jae stayed _____ and gave credit to his coach
    modest
  • The coach will _____ the final team roster at tomorrow’s practice
    declare
  • With an _____ smile, she hinted that she knew more than she was telling
    arch
  • The high fence acted as a __________ that kept the dogs inside the yard
    barrier
  • The _____ from his family made the soldier feel very lonely
    separation
  • Our school received a special _____ to buy new instruments for the band
    grant