Vocabulary Flashcards

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adept

Back

highly skilled, well trained, expert

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bolster

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to give a boost, to support

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confine

Back

to hold within a location or to keep within limits

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exploit

Back

to make use of or to make use of unfairly

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petulant

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rude in speech or behavior

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adept

Back

I used to be adept at shooting three point baskets.

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bolster

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I had to bolster my resume by completing more volunteer work.

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petulant

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She acted very petulant when I asked her to go to the movies.

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confine

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My parents confine me to my room until my homework is complete.

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exploit

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I will exploit the dead trees in my yard by cutting them up and selling them for firewood.