Sadlier- Level D, Unit 2

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What does 'proliferate' mean?

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To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply.

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What does 'adjourn' mean?

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To suspend a meeting or session to a future time.

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What does 'tantalize' mean?

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To tease or torment by presenting something desirable while keeping it out of reach.

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What does 'compensate' mean?

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To repay someone for services or to make up for a loss.

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What does 'dissolute' mean?

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Lacking in morals; indulgent in sensual pleasures.

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What does 'fortify' mean?

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To strengthen or secure a place against attack.

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What does 'sully' mean?

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To tarnish or damage the purity or integrity of something.

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What is an example of 'proliferate' in a sentence?

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As technology continues to proliferate, new innovations emerge daily.

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What is an example of 'adjourn' in a sentence?

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The committee decided to adjourn the meeting until next week.

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What is an example of 'tantalize' in a sentence?

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The aroma of freshly baked cookies tantalized the children.