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ac

ad

af

ag

al

an

ap

as

at

act

ag

acy

cy

to toward

nearin addition to

doact

drive

statequality

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to distributeThe plan is to allocate a portion of our earnings to our vacation fund so we can take a cruise next year.

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Keep is an antonym for allocate. Draw it

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advocate

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enact

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stratocracy

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contumacy

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an

am

amiage

not

without

love

like

activity or

result of

action

aphasiaWord

A resulting diagnosis of aphasia instantly threw her identity and ability to communicate into upheaval.

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communicateupheaval

DefinitionSickness causing someone to not

be able to speak.

Wordabhor

Cassandra abhors going outside in the spring because she has terrible allergies.

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Wordsuffrage

In class today, the students learned about the men and women who led the suffrage movement so every vote could be counted.


Wordinanimate

In the famous kids’ film, inanimate items like cups and saucers sing catchy tunes while dancing.


Wordagile

He was difficult to chase through the crowd due to his agile movements..


Wordannuity

After the Battle of Natural Bridge, near Tallahassee Florida, and after the American Civil War she received an annuity of 30,000 francs from Napoleon III.


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anteannu

ennian

before yearly one who

Wordantecedent

In a certain way, my mother is my antecedent because without her I never would have been born.

Context Clues DefinitionSickness causing someone to not

be able to speak.

Wordantedate

Did the chicken antedate the egg or did the egg antedate the chicken?


Wordquinquennial

The city held their quinquennial celebration that was last held in 2012.


Wordequestrian

The bond between rider and horse is very important in equestrian sports.


Wordquadrennial

Since he was elected for a quadrennial term, the mayor will have the next four years to clean up the city.


Wordsuperannuate

The information on my website was superannuated and needed updating.


auto

aur

aud

audit

ancy

ency

self to hearstate

quality

bibene

ben

ant

ent

two

good

well

gentle

an agent

something that

performs the action

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Wordautonomy

Because students control their study habits, they have autonomy over their grades.


be able to speak.

Wordaudiometer

Several tests are usually conducted using the audiometer which will then be used to assess hearing ability.


Wordaural

Instead of using his eyes to read the book, the truck driver used his aural sense to listen to the contents of the novel.


Wordauditor

The city auditor, treasurer and solicitor are elected, as under the code.


Wordbuoyancy

It will have no buoyancy so it will sink into the water as they lower it.


Wordclemency

The boy was relieved by his mother’s clemency for his bad grades.


Wordbenevolent

Holding the door open for Marie was very benevolent of you.


be able to speak.

Wordbenign

Since I meant no harm with my words, I beg you to forgive my benign statement.


Wordbipolar

Earth is sandwiched between two poles making it bipolar.


Wordrecalcitrant

Despite being offered treats by his parents, the little boy was still recalcitrant about doing his homework.


Wordreluctant

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Wordimminent

Because she did not study, her failing grade was imminent.


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ab

absanim al

away from

off

mind

life

spirit

anger

action

result of action

cat

cata

cath

bio

bidom

down

withoutlife place of being

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10-10 to 10-13

ab

absanim al

away from

off

mind

life

spirit

anger

action

result of action

cat

cata

cath

bio

bidom

down

withoutlife place of being

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Wordabject

The football player was abject after being cut from the team.


be able to speak.

Wordcatalog

They use the computer to catalog books. Context Clues Definition

Wordunanimity

They all wished for a unanimity and harmony impossible to obtain; and being unable to convince they destroyed one another.


Wordmagnanimity

Because she was kind and generous, the magnanimous queen was loved by all.


Wordcatheter

The boy pushed the catheter through the juice box. Context Clues Definition

Wordneurobiologist

She was fascinated by how the brain worked so she studied to become a neurobiologist.


Wordcatharsis

I find journal writing to be a most effective catharsis because putting my thoughts down on paper allows me to visualize my feelings.


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Wordbiopsy

According to the lab results of the biopsy conducted on my knee fluid, I don’t have a joint infection.


Wordcataclysm

The cataclysm of hurricane disrupted life on the entire East Coast.


Wordcatabolic

Long, slow runs are catabolic on the body but high-intensity workouts will give you greater benefits.


Wordadmiral

The colonel is an admirable man who has won numerous medals of valor.


Wordmartyrdom

Since the quarterback, acting in a state of martyrdom, did not want his entire team to suffer for the loss, so accepted full blame for the defeat.


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exbrev

ian

an

out

out of

from

shortrelated to

one that is

en

em

cad

cap

cas

ceiv

cept

cid

ful

put into

to take

to seize

to hold

an amount or

quantity that fills

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10-15 to 10-22

Wordextinct

Global climatic changes may have been responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.


Wordexterior

He used a ladder in the hot sun to paint the exterior of the house.


Wordegress

Each egress of our house is connected to the security system so we can know each time a person enters and leaves the residence.


Wordempower

The teacher will empower the students by allowing them to chose their assignment.


Wordentrance

The entrance leads into the lobby of the hotel. Context Clues Definition

Wordabbreviate

She will abbreviate her title by writing Dr. Sherwin. Context Clues Definition

Wordencapsulate

During the debate, each political candidate will have to encapsulate his answer in a two- minute response.


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Wordbeautiful

The table was decorated with rare and beautiful plants and flowers.


Wordpedestrian

Pedestrian crossovers are designated areas that allow pedestrians to safely cross roads where there are no traffic lights.


Wordhumanity

The urge to defend innocent victims reflects humanity at its best.


Wordwonderful

It was wonderful returning to the place where I was born.


Wordeject

The umpire will eject the coach if he becomes argumentative.


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