Prep. Writing
Terms
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exultant
The soccer team was exultant when they won the tournament. - meaning: jubilant; triumphant
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reel
After drinking 12 beers he began to reel. - meaning: to stagger; to sway; to give way
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stratosphere
The plane flew into the stratosphere. - meaning: layer of the atmosphere that stretches from about 6 miles to 30 miles above the earth's surface
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comprehension
Her reading comprehension was excellent. - meaning: the ability to understant; to grasp
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strewn
The flowers were strewn down the aisle by the flower girl. - meaning: scattered
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curdle
After six weeks the milk curdled. - meaning: to thicken
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hurtle
The race cars hurtled around the track to the finish line. - meaning: to race; to speed; to rush
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pyrotechnic
The pyrotechnic display on July 4 was magnificent. - meaning: resembling fireworks; dazzling; brilliant
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summit
We climbed to the summit of the mountain. - meaning: peak; highest point
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careen
The car careened around the corner to escape the police. - meaning: to lurch; to sway sharply
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disfigure
The third degree burns disfigured her face. - meaning: to ruin the appearance of; to disfigure
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grace
The Queen will grace us with her presence at dinner. - meaning: adorn; beautify
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pulverize
The steamroller pulverized the watch that was laying in the street. - meaning: to completely destroy; to crush to dust or powder
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vista
The mountain vista was peaceful and serene. - meaning: view; scene
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flank
The right flank of the horse was covered in mud. - meaning: side
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plume
A plume for the birds tail was found on the ground. - meaning: showy feather
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catapult
The hunter watched the deer catapult across the forest. - meaning: to move forcefully or quickly; to leap
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level
They had to level the skyscraper to make way for the highway. - meaning: flatten; knock down
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mottled
A leopard has a mottled coat. - meaning: spotted; streaked ; speckled
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pent-up
He took out his pent-up anger on the punching bag. - meaning: kept or held in; shut; penned