Fast and Curious: Vocab in Context 1A

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The clues in the sentence helped Paula ascertain the meaning of the word.

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To find out or discover

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Andrew could only conjecture the meaning of the word due to few clues.

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To guess or surmise

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After Brian broke Megan’s heart, he must make serious amends to win her back.

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changes

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Laura argued so emphatically for attending the local university that her parents consented.

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passionately; forceful

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Sam was vexed and yelled at Joe for breaking his phone screen.

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irritated; infuriated

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Nicholas was the true king, but his uncle usurped the throne and ruled cruelly.

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to take by force

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After the car accident, the bones seemed to be writhing in different directions.

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painfully twisting

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The magnanimous judge released the young offender caught stealing bread, stating, "Everybody has to eat."

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generous; forgiving

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Cara didn't want to go to the party; she wanted to study, but her sister nagged her until she acquiesced.

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accept something reluctantly

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Workers wrote an anonymous letter expressing grievances: long hours, low pay, and unsafe conditions.

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complaints or protests