I tried repeatedly to make contact with my childhood friend through phone, email, and social media, but to absolutely no avail.
use, benefit, or value
The vice president was called upon to be the president’s proxy at the funeral of the foreign leader.
a person who is given the power or authority to do something (such as to vote) for someone else; a written permission allowing one person to act in another’s pl
There was a perceptible improvement in the patient’s overall health as the doctors treated the infection.
able to be seen or noticed
We left food and water on the steps for the gaunt cat’s nightly visit.
thin and bony, starved looking; bare, barren; thin and lanky
The politician rewarded his cronies with high-paying jobs after he was elected.
a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
We proclaim loyalty to our country when we recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
to declare publicly or officially; to announce
The mother happily attired her daughters in matching dresses and bows each holiday.
To dress or adorn
The temperature is expected to plummet this weekend so dress warmly!
to plunge or drop straight down
A stint as the guest host of a popular show may be a big career break for a young comedian.
a fixed share of work or duty; a period of activity
After the votes were counted, the politicians thanked their unflagging supporters for their votes.
working very hard with a lot of energy for a long time; never seeming to get tired
I was rankled by my brother’s refusal to knock on my door before entering.
to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness (with the suggestion that the pain grows worse with time)
Land that abuts a river or lake is considered a desirable location to build a summer home.
to join at one end or be next to; to support, prop up; to lean or touch on
Fred’s TikTok videos sent such cryptic messages that his followers were confused and did not know what to think anymore.
puzzling, mysterious, difficult to understand, having or seeming to have a hidden meaning
The controversial law was nullified by the Supreme Court.
to make of no value or consequence, cancel, wipe out
A few scavengers such as catfish and other bottom feeders will help to keep a fish tank clean.
a person who collects or removes usable items from waste materials; an animal that feeds on garbage or dead bodies.
Despite having totally divergent interests and beliefs, Fred and Sally remained close friends.
going in different directions; different from each other; departing from normal, deviating
The special attire that doctors wear helps to protect them from germs and viruses.
clothes, apparel, garb
The commander ordered the soldiers to infiltrate the enemy camp and kill their leader.
to pass through into or through; to secretly enter or join (something, such as a group or an organization) in order to get information or do harm
Jennifer tried to make Fred laugh but he continued his stoical expression.
self-controlled, not showing feeling in response to pleasure or pain.
Despite a close game, the losing team felt no enmity toward the new champion.
hatred, ill-will
Our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
to join at one end or be next to; to support, prop up; to border or touch
Fred gave a fervent speech in class about why he considers BTS to be the best musical act in history.
very earnest, emotional, passionate, extremely hot
Good hosts never stint on food and drink for the guests who attend their parties.
to use or give something in limited amounts
Be sure to avail yourself of all the services the middle school library has to offer.
to be of use or benefit to; to make use of; to take advantage of, to profit or benefit
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