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What does the word "commendation" in this sentence? "At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery."

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an award for an outstanding achievement

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What does the word "forage" mean in the sentence: "Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food."?

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search for food

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"My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach." - what does the word "loathes" mean in this sentence?

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extreme dislike

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What does the word "gist" mean in the sentence: "Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it."?

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main point

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What does the word "precipitation" mean in the sentence: "Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died."?

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rain

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What does the word "gorge" mean?

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to stuff with food, eat greedily

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What does the word "antagonize" mean?

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to provoke anger or hostility

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What is the meaning of "rupture"? "The water pipe is weak and may rupture. To avoid a flood in the basement, the pipe should be replaced as soon as possible."

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to break open, to burst

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What does the word "detain" mean?

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to keep in custody or temporary confinement

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The soldiers plan to use explosives to annihilate the enemy's headquarters. What does the word "annihilate?"

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to destroy completely