Vocabulary in Context: Understanding Words

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What does 'distraught' mean?

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Feeling extremely upset or agitated, often due to worry or distress.

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What does 'oblivious' mean?

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Lacking awareness or knowledge of something happening around you.

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What does 'concurrent' mean?

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Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

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What does 'eradicate' mean?

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To completely destroy or eliminate something.

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What does 'elusive' mean?

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Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to grasp.

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Use 'distraught' in a sentence.

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The student was distraught when he realized he had forgotten to study for the exam.

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Use 'oblivious' in a sentence.

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She was oblivious to the fact that her friends were planning a surprise party for her.

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Use 'concurrent' in a sentence.

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The two classes were scheduled to be concurrent, making it difficult for students to attend both.

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Use 'eradicate' in a sentence.

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The scientists are working hard to eradicate the disease from the population.

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Use 'elusive' in a sentence.

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The elusive butterfly flitted from flower to flower, making it hard to catch a glimpse.