from Mama's Window vocabulary

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What does 'subsided' mean?

Back

Stopped or died down.

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What does 'impulsively' mean?

Back

Suddenly; without careful thought about the consequences.

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What is a 'grudge'?

Back

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.

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What does it mean to hold a grudge?

Back

To refuse to forgive or forget a past wrong.

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Use 'subsided' in a sentence.

Back

As the music subsided, the class quieted down.

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Use 'impulsively' in a sentence.

Back

He impulsively jumped out of his seat and yelled, 'Stop that right now!'

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What is the opposite of 'subsided'?

Back

Increased or intensified.

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What is a synonym for 'grudge'?

Back

Resentment.

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What is the opposite of 'impulsively'?

Back

Deliberately or thoughtfully.

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What does 'dedication' mean?

Back

The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.