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1 1. ubiquitous No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. Definition: it is everywhere Context clues: 1. No matter where you go 2. Almost every portable device is being made with an internet connection

2 2. rash Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning Definition: with little thought Context clues: 1. speaking rudely to the judges 2. hurt your chances of winning

3 3. bashing Some people are always bashing the president. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? Definition: speaking or writing harshly about Context clues: 1. everyone could find something to praise him about 2. the president

4 4. esteemed Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. Definition: greatly admired Context clues: 1. wherever he goes 2. applauded for his lifesaving research

5 5. incentive I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. Definition: a reason to do something Context clues: 1. if you lower taxes so people can keep more of the money 2. to work harder

6 6. suffrage Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until Definition: the right to vote Context clues: 1. Founding Fathers did not believe 2. Only men could vote

7 7. controversy Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone while others don t. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. Definition: have strong disagreements over Context clues: 1. new health care will mean better care 2. while others don t

8 8. cotton gin Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. Definition: a machine Context clues: 1. slow job until 2. invented

9 9. original The original Pilgrims called themselves the Saints and referred to others who joined with them for the voyage as the Strangers. Definition: first Context clues: 1. called themselves the Saints 2. referred to others who joined them

10 10. frozen The young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. Definition: not moving Context clues: 1. stood 2. almost impossible for hikers to see her

11 11. reverts Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. Mom says that he ll always be a child during this season. Definition: goes back to being what he was Context clues: 1. to his childhood 2. he ll always be a child during this season

12 12. diverted Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. Definition: change the direction of Context clues: 1. fortunately 2. from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet

13 13. selfless A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is Definition: cares about others more than herself Context clues: 1. working day and night 2. send as gifts for the troops

14 14. geothermal The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth s crust) energy. Definition: energy from the earth Context clues: 1. energy 2. (natural heat from the earth s crust)

15 15. static We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now we know that teens and even adults can grow more brain cells. Definition: not moving Context clues: 1. used to believe 2. but now we know that teens and even adults can grow more brain cells

16 16. intruder Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. Definition: someone uninvited Context clues: 1. new alarm system 2. gets in the house

17 17. foremost Those scientists want to hear what our professor thinks about their theory because he is the foremost expert in their field. Definition: the first or main one Context clues: 1. scientists want to hear 2. expert in their field

18 18. plausible Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. Definition: believable enough to be true Context clues: 1. even though I have my doubts 2. explanation

19 19. curtail If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all Definition: reduce Context clues: 1. your spending 2. be broke in no time

20 20. clandestine No word must ever leak out about this military action It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. Definition: secret Context clues: 1. no word must ever leak out 2. in order to succeed

21 21. inhibit This medicine will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread. Definition: block or slow down Context clues: 1. medicine 2. attempt to spread

22 22. transient Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. Definition: it doesn t last long Context clues: 1. fortunately 2. able to continue playing within seconds

23 23. dispute Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. Definition: disagreement Context clues: 1. which radio station to play 2. if they both liked the same kind of music

24 24. disperse When they heard the good news about the court s decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse as everyone went home. Definition: scatter or leave Context clues: 1. heard the good news 2. as everyone went home

25 25. distinct These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions. Definition: clearly different Context clues: 1. two candidates 2. opposite directions

26 26. extensive We have such an extensive selection of cars, he said, so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love Definition: large amount Context clues: 1. collection of cars 2. everyone should find a vehicle

27 27. priceless Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it s not real friendship. Definition: it has great value Context clues: 1. put a price, or conditions, 2. not real friendship

28 28. fabrication The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter will have a hard time getting people to believe him again. Definition: fake Context clues: 1. based on a letter 2. have a hard time getting people to believe him

29 29. authentic The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story. Definition: genuine or real Context clues: 1. shown it to experts 2. before he used it

30 30. implement It s time to implement your plan. Once you try it, we will see if it s as brilliant as you claim. Definition: carry out Context clues: 1. plan 2. once you try it

31 31. devise If your plan fails, we ll have to find someone who can devise a better one. Definition: design Context clues: 1. if your plan fails 2. better one

32 32. optimistic Of course, I m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic, so I won t be surprised when you succeed. Definition: design Context clues: 1. not saying that 2. won t be surprised when you succeed

33 33. sagacity When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity, (intelligence). Definition: intelligence Context clues: 1. parenthesis 2. intelligence

34 34. introvert Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason s party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. Definition: shy Context clues: 1. she sat in a corner 2. without speaking to anyone

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