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belligerent-adjective

The furious player used a belligerent tone with his teammates.

1 2 3 4 5 When is it acceptable to use belligerent language towards another person?

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belligerence (noun)belligerently (adverb)

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secure (adjective & verb)

Did you secure the catering job for next weekend?I’m feeling very secure in this long term relationship. Please securely fasten your seatbelts for landing.

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Verb-obtain, getAdj-reliable, established

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Noun-securityAdverb-securely

Verb—to lose, give upAdj-indefinite, uncertain

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regulated(adverb)

Live animal research is more tightly regulated in Britain than anywhere else in the world

1 2 3 4 5 How much should the government regulate the auto industry?

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manage, organize, control

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Noun-regulationAdj-regulatoryVerb-regulate

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sufficient(adj)

The student did not earn sufficient service learning hours to graduate.

1 2 3 4 5 What should be considered sufficient work or efforts to pass a class?

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enough, acceptable, satisfactory

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Adv-sufficiently

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indifferent(adj)

He felt indifferent about the outcome of the elections.

1 2 3 4 5 Would you rather be in a relationship with someone that was very clingy or someone that was indifferent?

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unconcerned, uninterested

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Noun-indifference

Fill in the blank—use this week’s words to complete the sentences below:1. His feelings were hurt when his girlfriend seemed _______________

about their Valentine’s Day plans. 2. The diplomat feared that the talks could turn ________________ if he

did not negotiate carefully. 3. Unfortunately, the government does not have _________________

funds to provide bonuses to teachers. 4. In order to _________________ approval for the experiment, the

scientist wrote a detailed proposal. 5. Many Americans argue that if the economy was less

_________________, businesses would prosper due to increased autonomy.