1). Quandary (n.) a situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve

Peter was in a quandary when he had to decide which of the two girls to take to the dance.

2). Voracious (adj.) Excessively eager

Adam Nelson was very voracious; he was itching to get in the circle.

3). Despondent (adj.) feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection

Matt was extremely despondent after Katie turned him down when he asked her to prom.

4). Pulverize (v.) to pound, crush, or grind to a fine dust

In order to make the tortillas, she had to pulverize the corn.

5). Virtuoso (n.) a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field

It is always good to know someone who is a virtuoso about cars; they can help you fix it.

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1). Suffrage (n.)the right or privilege of voting

Suffrage was at one point not open to all people; only white, male land owners.

2). Vehement (adj.)Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

The father was very vehement when telling his son to get a job, or to move out.

3). Tranquility (n.) a disposition free from stress or emotion

The surfer felt a feeling of tranquility wash over him as he left the office and headed to the beach.

4). laconic (adj.) using the minimal number of words

Bob felt it was best to be laconic with his wife; all he ever said was, “Yes dear.”

5). Expound (v.)to make a detailed statement on a topic

I asked the student to expound on how he would become a millionaire without going to college.

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1). zest (n.)spirited enjoyment; eagerness

The students were full of zest on the last day of school.

2). Myriad (adj.)countless, innumerable

There is a myriad of recipes for chicken; it can be prepared in numerous ways.

3). Anthology (n.)a collection of writings by various authors

The anthology of Mr. McDowell’s favorite stories would include: Macbeth, Jaws, Frankenstein, and Animal Farm.

4). Appalling (adj.)causing great upset

The lack of sportsmanship shown by the winning team was appalling.

5). Exhibit (v.)to display

The man decided to exhibit his weird devotion to Hulk Hogan by getting a tattoo.

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1). Eminent (adj.)high in rank or reputation; distinguished

The Beatles were an eminent band, and are still popular today.

2). Catastrophe (n.)sudden widespread disaster; a misfortune

The 7th inning was a catastrophe; our team made 17 errors.

3). Badger (v.)to pester or to nag

Vincent lost his temper when his child continued to badger him about wanting spaghetti.

4). valor (n.)boldness, courage, bravery

The dog who stopped the gun toting attacker showed tremendous valor.

5). pollute (v.)to contaminate; impure; dirty

Stupid television continues to pollute the minds of teens.

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1). immensely (adv.)to an exceedingly great extent or degree

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2). Convert (v.)to change

To know how far the throw was, Koji had to convert meters to feet.

3). alliance(n.)an agreement between people or two parties for

a particular cause

Superman and Batman formed an alliance to rid the world of crime.

4). adjacent (adj.)adjoining; close to

Despite their house being school adjacent, Sally and Mark were always late to school.

5). Menace (n.)a threat; someone or something that is

troublesome

Hopper was a menace to the ants in A Bug’s Life.

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1). remorse (n.)bitter regret; a sense of guilt

He did not feel any remorse after injuring his trash talking opponent.

2). Valiant (adj.)brave and determined

The valiant plumber stormed the castle to rescue Princess Peach.

3). Hordes (n.)

large, moving crowds

Hordes of people will be in malls on black Friday.

4). Fathom (v.)to understand or comprehend

Dave could not fathom why he had a headache.

5). Derisive (adj.)scornful and ridiculing

The Philadelphia fans hurled derisive comments at the Cowboys’ Michael Irvin when he was being carted off the field.

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