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Meta-after,changed,beyond 16
Metabolism-n |
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the process through which an orginism changes food into energy
As Ellen's diet changed, her ____ changed to. |
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Meta-after,changed, beyond 16
Metamorphosis-n |
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Change in form; transformation
syn:change
After several weeks, tha tadpole's _____ into a frog was complete. |
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Meta-after, changed, beyond 16
Mataphorical-adj |
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Definition
Symbolic rather than literal
syn:figurative;ant: actual
Mr. DeMarco had a hard time explaining to his class that they were not going on a real field trip, but a ____ one. |
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Term
Al-other, another 16
Inalienable-adj |
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Not able to be taken away
Although Michelle seems to think its her ____ right to interrupt people, few friends agree with her. |
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Al-other, another 16
Alienate-v |
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To make hostile
syn:offend;ant:attract
Alison ____ her party guests by forcing them to discuss sunject they knew nothing about. |
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Al-other, another 16
Alias-n |
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A name that is not one's true name
Following his testimony in a high-profile murder cas, Jason Ryan assumed the ____ "Steven Berger." |
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Alter-other 16
Alternation-n |
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A change or modification
Any ____ in the plans at this point will force us to design an entirely new schedual. |
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Alter-other 16
Alternate-v |
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To go back and forth; change from one thing to another
Teresa _____ between the two grocery stores because both has products she wants. |
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Alter-other 16
Altercation-n |
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Definition
A fight or dispute
A ____ outside the nightclub led to the arrests of several customers.
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Term
Simul-to imitate, to pretend, to appear to be 16
Simulate-v |
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Definition
To mimc; imitate
syn:represnt
The ride at the amusment park claims to ____ the experience of zero gravity. |
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Term
Simul-imitate, pretend, appear to be 16
Dissemble-v |
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Definition
To conceal the truth; to deceive
syn:deceive, counterfeit;ant:reveal
Rather than ____ when asked if he took the money, Clayton confessed to everyhting. |
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Simul-imitate, pretend, appear to be 16
Semblance-n |
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Rough likeness
syn:copy
My mother demanded that I get my room into some ____ of order before our relitives came to visit. |
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