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DECREPIT

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Definition: Broken down by old age

Example: With it’s crumbling brick and peeling paint, the building had a decrepit appearance.

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COMPOSE

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Definition: To put together, Create

Example: I spent an hour composing a formal letter of protest.

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INSTINCT

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Definition: A natural feeling, impulse; intuition.

Example: Mothers have an instinct to feed, love, and nurture their children.

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CONFORMITY

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Definition: Harmony, agreement

Example: In conformity with the rule, the meeting was adjourned.

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ENTITLE

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Definition: To give a right or claim to

Example: This pass entitles the bearer to two free admissions.

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DETERIORATE

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Definition: To get worse

Example: Storing it in a cedar chest will keep the antique fabric from deteriorating further.

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GRACIOUS

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Definition: Socially graceful, courteous, kind

Example: A gracious host puts his guests at ease and is concerned only that they enjoy themselves.

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ILLUSION

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Definition: False appearance; vision that is misleading.

Example: The optical illusion made the lines of equal lengths appear to be unequal.

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ARTICULATE

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Definition: Expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively

Example: The articulate child told of the day’s events in school.

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BOGUS

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Definition: False, counterfeit

Example: Using a bogus driver’a license, she opened an account under an assumed name.

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PUNCTUALITY

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Definition: Being on time

Example: The train had an excellent record for punctuality; it’s almost always arrived precisely at 8:15 a.m.

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SUPERIOR

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Definition: One who is above in rank, station, or office.

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ABOLISH

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Definition: To do away

Example: Slavery was abolished shorty after the American Revolution.

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REFRAIN

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Definition: To keep from doing something; to not do

Example: Considerate parents refrain from criticizing their children in front of others.

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SCORN

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Definition: Disrespect , ridicule

Example: The intolerant coach wanted perfection; whenever a player made a mistake, he have her a look of scorn.

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QUENCH

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Definition: To extinguish, put out

Example: She quenched the flames with water.

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ENHANCE

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Definition: To improve, augment, add to

Example: The neat cover enhanced the report.

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RETAIN

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Definition: To keep

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FUNDAMENTAL

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Definition: Basic

Example: Education is fundamental to your ability to get a job in the future.

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HARASS

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Definition: To annoy with repeated attacks.