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Middle Set 1

This document provides a list of 15 vocabulary words along with their definitions and example sentences. The words include terms like 'abbreviate,' 'abundant,' and 'aloof,' each categorized by part of speech. The document serves as a study aid for enhancing vocabulary skills.

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Middle Set 1

This document provides a list of 15 vocabulary words along with their definitions and example sentences. The words include terms like 'abbreviate,' 'abundant,' and 'aloof,' each categorized by part of speech. The document serves as a study aid for enhancing vocabulary skills.

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250 Words to Know: Set 1

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1. Abbreviate Verb

shorten, reduce, condense

She chose to __________ her name from Samantha to Sam.

2. Abundant Adj.

ample, plenty, large quantities

They had __________ evidence, so they were able to convict the criminal.

3. Abode Noun

residence, house, home

Welcome to my humble ________.

4. Abrupt Adj.

brief, blunt, rude

She caught her daughter's arm, bringing her to an ____________ halt.

5. Absolute Adj.

complete, full, entire

He only loosened his collar out of ____________ necessity.

6. Accentuate Verb

emphasize, highlight, focus on

She likes to wear clothes that ____________ her athletic build.


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7. Adequate Adj.

sufficient, enough, passable

The garden hasn't been getting _______ water

8. Adorn Verb

embellish, enhance, garnish

Not much has been done to ____________ the new house; the walls are still bare.

9. Advisable Adj.

prudent, wise, expedient

We thought it __________ to seek a second opinion.

10. Affirm Verb

assert, claim, contend

We cannot ______ that this painting is genuine.

11. Aghast Adj

fearful, afraid, scared

When the news came out they were _______.

12. Agenda Noun

calendar, schedule, plan

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My teacher handed out a sheet with our __________ for the day, which listed all
the topics we would be covering in each class.

13. Agile Adj.

athletic, energetic, lively

The goats were ____________ and easily scaled the steep mountain.

14. Ailment Noun

illness, disease, sickness

I've been to the doctor five times this month, but he can't find the cause of my
____________.

15. Aloof Adj.

standoffish, detached, haughty

During recess, Sarah sat alone on the bench, appearing __________ and distant
from the other kids, as if she didn't want to join in their games or conversations.

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