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WOD set 1 context clues
sentence context clues using word o day set 1
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English
11th Grade
10/11/2013

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Term
ambiguous
Definition
The decision to move to another town was ________________ because the family had not yet made a decision.
Term
fluctuate
Definition
The graph results will ________________ because economy is always changing.
Term
lethargy
Definition
The depressed man was in a state of __________________ because he had no motivation or energy.
Term
undermine
Definition
The students planned to __________________ the new teacher when they reported unorthodox teaching methods to the principal.
Term
repudiate
Definition
The disgruntled employee planned to ________________ her employer's offer for a raise; she didn't think it was enough.
Term
emulate
Definition
Jo Ann tries to _________________ Russel Westbrook in basketball, for she thinks he's the best.
Term
squander
Definition
In two months Liza will _______________ all the wages earned at her summer job, for she wastes money everyday.
Term
catharsis
Definition
The audience experienced a ___________________ after watching the emotional film.
Term
anomaly
Definition
When the students had a week off of school due to a raging blizzard, it was an _____________________.
Term
gregarious
Definition
The students on the homecoming float behaved in a _________________ manner when they sang their school song.
Term
enigmatic
Definition
The lost girl had an _____________________ look on her face, and she looked puzzled when she asked for directions.
Term
despondent
Definition
The mentally ill patient was _________________ when his service dog passed away.
Term
nostalgia
Definition
Looking at pictures from the 1950's created ________________ for my father.
Term
whimsical
Definition
Willy Wonka is a ______________________ character because his actions are unpredictable.
Term
indignant
Definition
Many Americans are ________________ because the government is shut down and not serving them.
Term
maternal
Definition
Shaun had a _________________ response when he took care of the ophaned baby racoon.
Term
grandiose
Definition
Jay Gatsby's parties were _________________ as they were over the top and quite pompous.
Term
disdainful
Definition
My feelings for Nazis are ___________________, for their main actions are hateful.
Term
euphoric
Definition
The lottery winner was ______________ after he won five million dollars!
Term
facetious
Definition
The comedian just couldn't help himself; his comedy had a sarcastic and _______________ quality.
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