Blancaflor Vocabulary test

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What does 'subsided' mean?

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To become less intense or severe; to diminish.

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What does 'assured' mean?

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To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

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What does 'lighten' mean in the context of luggage?

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To make something less heavy by removing items.

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What does 'spur' mean in the context of motivation?

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To encourage or stimulate someone to take action.

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What does 'profound' mean?

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Having deep meaning or significance; very intense.

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Use 'subsided' in a sentence.

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The noise subsided as the teacher began to speak.

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Use 'assured' in a sentence.

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They assured me that everything would be fine.

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Use 'lighten' in a sentence.

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He needed to lighten his suitcase before the trip.

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Use 'spur' in a sentence.

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The challenge spurred the students to study harder.

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Use 'profound' in a sentence.

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She had profound thoughts about her future.