The ACES Phone- Vocab.

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Meaning of 'void' in: 'The spacecraft vanished into the black void.'

Back

empty space

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Meaning of 'clustered' in: 'The young children clustered around the baby animals in the petting zoo.'

Back

gathered into a bunch

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Meaning of 'doleful' in: Susan gave her departing friend a doleful look.

Back

mournful

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Meaning of clamor in: Noah tried to read despite the clamor of children and barking dogs.

Back

loud noises

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Meaning of 'coaxed' in: 'After getting the large dog out, Reed coaxed the frightened puppy out from under the table.'

Back

persuaded

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Meaning of 'torrent' in: 'Like a torrent, the people poured out of the subway.'

Back

rushing stream of water

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Meaning of 'accustomed' in: 'City pigeons are accustomed to sharing their home with humans.'

Back

used to

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Meaning of 'swiveled' in: 'The revolving door swiveled to let people in and out.'

Back

rotating around an object

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Meaning of 'transmissions' in: Police officers communicate by sending and receiving radio transmissions.

Back

messages sent as electronic signals

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Meaning of 'urgent' in: This ambulance answers an urgent call.

Back

Immediate action or attention.