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Example sentence • The shammas lit the candles in the synagogue.
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• French astrologer who wrote cryptic predictions whose interpretations are still being debated (1503-1566)
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• on the negative side or lower end of a scale
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• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
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• involving disadvantage or harm
Example sentence • The answer to the math problem is ten minus two.
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• the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
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• widely known and esteemed
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• a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
• make a promise or commitment
Example sentence • She made a promise to never give up on her dreams.
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• grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
Example sentence • His remarks about the religion were considered blasphemous .
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• showing careful forethought
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• people who are fearful and cautious
Example sentence • She approached the injured dog with cautious steps.
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• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Example sentence • Her goodness and kindness made her a beloved member of the community.
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• someone who sees an event and reports what happened
Example sentence • The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
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• possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
Example sentence • She showed courageous determination in fighting for her rights.
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Example sentence • She looked absolutely fabulous in her new dress.
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• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
Example sentence • Her outfit was outrageous , with brightly colored feathers sticking out from every angle.
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• a contorted facial expression
verb
• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Example sentence • She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon.
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• a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
Example sentence • I love to dip vegetables in hummus .
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• someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
Example sentence • He hired a shamus to investigate his wife's disappearance.
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• vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks
Example sentence • I always bring my thermos to work filled with hot coffee.
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• state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
Example sentence • She always radiates happiness wherever she goes.
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adjective
• involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
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• causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Example sentence • The chemicals in this lab are very dangerous .
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• an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
Example sentence • The furnace in the basement keeps the whole house warm during the winter.
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• a general kind of something
Example sentence • The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
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• extremely wicked, deeply criminal
Example sentence • The serial killer committed heinous crimes against innocent victims.
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• massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Example sentence • The hippopotamus is a large, herbivorous mammal found in sub-Saharan Africa.
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noun
• a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
Example sentence • The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature.
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n
Example sentence • He is an ignoramus when it comes to art history.
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• a feeling of joy and pride
Example sentence • The lightness of the feather allowed it to float effortlessly in the air.
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• noble and generous in spirit
Example sentence • He showed a magnanimous willingness to forgive her.
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noun
• the quality of being deliberately mean
Example sentence • His meanness towards his subordinates earned him a bad reputation.
9 4 adjective
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Example sentence • The committee reached a unanimous decision to approve the proposal.
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• extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
Example sentence • The snake's bite is venomous and can be deadly.
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