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Farrar English 1 Vocab 1
Vocab SENTENCES Quiz 1
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English
9th Grade
09/23/2011

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Triskaidekaphobia
Definition
The child didn't want  to get out of bed on Friday the 13th because of her ____________________.
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zenith
Definition
The Super Bowl is the _______________ of the football season.
Term
abate
Definition
We waited in the basement for the tornado to ______________.
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abide
Definition
Teachers would like students to ____________ by the decisions.
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vacillate
Definition

He would not make a good leader

because he __________(s) on every decision.

Term
voracious
Definition
It seemed like the ____________ kitten could not get enough food.
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urbane
Definition
Only a redneck would think that Larry the Cable guy was _________________.
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ubiquitous
Definition
The ______________ mosquitos are everywhere during the summer.
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antipathy
Definition
I have ______________ towards people who like to bully others.
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arduous
Definition
English 180 can be an ________________ class.
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trepidation
Definition
Since I did not study, I had ____________ about my performance on the test.
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tenacity
Definition
The Raiders ____________ allowed them to come from behind and win the game.
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auspicious
Definition
The rain was _____________ since the crops were dying out.
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avarice
Definition
Her _______________ for designer shoes was putting her into debt.
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succint
Definition
The President gave a speech that was clear, _________ and effective.
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