Advancing Vocab Skills -- C. 4 -- Words in Context

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Vanessa was upset when her boss BERATED her loudly in front of everyone.

Back

to scold angrily

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Gavin didn't want to ESTRANGE his children, so he called and visited them often.

Back

to drive away

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EUPHORIC when receiving grades; all A's and B's.

Back

very happy

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Kids are often IMPETUOUS, acting without considering consequences, like throwing snowballs at cars.

Back

impulsive

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Computers aren't infallible; wrong data leads to wrong answers.

Back

perfect

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Verses in greeting cards are often too sentimental. I prefer humor to MAUDLIN messages.

Back

overly emotional

Front

Jeremy REGRESSED when his baby sister was born.

Back

to go backward

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No phones allowed during SAT; students must RELINQUISH them before taking seats.

Back

to give up

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Dense fog was UBIQUITOUS, covering the entire town.

Back

found everywhere

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Florence reached the ZENITH of her career as president of Ace Products.

Back

the highest point