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shift (11)

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verb: to change something’s physical position. Example: He shifted the car into high gear.

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savor (12)

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verb: to take great delight in, to appreciate. Example: I was savoring the thought of a weekend with no homework to do.

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mount (14)

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verb: to attach to a support. Example: I need to mount a few shelves to the wall in my living room so that I have a place to put my books and pictures.

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role (15)

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noun: an assigned or assumed character or part, especially a part performed by an actor or actress. Example: She hopes to play the role of the main character in the theater club’s next performance.

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soothe (20)

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verb: to calm down. Example: The father tried to soothe the baby by feeding it.

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claim (28)

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verb: to declare or assert ownership. Example: He claimed the dog as his own after he rescued it.

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gaping (34)

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adjective: wide open; cavernous. Example: It wasn’t until he stared out at the gaping mouths of the audience that the speaker realized he’d said something shocking.

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occupied (35)

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adjective: being used. Example: Most of the seats on the train that are already occupied are the ones by the windows.

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stern (39)

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adjective: severe and authoritative in nature. Example: After she failed once again to get back on defense, Helene received a stern reprimand from the coach.