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stationary or not moving
The stalled car was static in the road, causing a traffic jam. |
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unreasonable, unpredictable
The young man had an irrational reaction to being grounded, and he tore apart his room. |
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stubbornly opinionated
My best friend is dogmatic when it comes to religion, so we often argue about the truth. |
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tough to catch
Blue is an elusive runner when he gets out of the house, so we no longer go after him. |
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a person who makes it easier to accomplish a task
Mrs. Kenney, Mr. Cooke, Mrs. Stillman and Mrs. Williams are the facilitators in communications class. |
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repetitive and unnecessary
My children are often redundant when I tell them they cannot do something. |
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unexpected
It was ironic that Annemarie thought she would not have to be
brave in Number the Stars. |
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like a dictator
Teenagers do not always respond to authoritarian leadership; they often respond better to negotiation. |
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famous in a negative way, notorious
Hitler and his Nazi party will always be considered infamous by most of the world. |
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to negotiate an agreement
Kenny and his family could not compromise on a movie last night. |
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