Vocabulary 8 2
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- avail
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of use or advantage
She tried to swim across the lake to get to the other side but her efforts were to no avail. - mistrust
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a lack of confidence; uncertainty
The teacher was full of mistrust for the students who were caught cheating. - catastrophe
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disaster; tragedy
The destruction of the Twin Towers was a catastrophe. - malicious
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seeking to cause harm
He had a malicious attitude towards the other students. - regime
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the government in power; a form of government
The current regime ruling the country is a harsh.
- upheaval
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disorder
Her room was in a state of upheaval while it was being painted. - audition
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to try out for something
The first audition to cast the play, "Romeo and Juliet", is Wednesday afternoon. - turmoil
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confusion
When the mouse escaped from the cage it caused turmoil in the house. - celebrity
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a famous person
JLo is a celebrity.
- afflictions
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pain or suffering
He had several afflictions that kept him from working.