to stop; to bring to an end

orderly; systematic

close; near (to something)

able to be touched; having form and matter

no longer active or in use; out of date

to increase or intensify

great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval

to hold the full attention of; absorb completely

to use selfishly or unethically; to take unfair advantage of

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elicit

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terminate

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methodical

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adjacent

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tangible

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obsolete

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escalate

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acclaim

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engross

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exploit

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• After months of practice, Jenna felt a tangible improvement in her piano playing—she could actually play the whole piece without mistakes.

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• If students ignore a few missing assignments, it can escalate into a bigger problem with their grade; it’s better to make up the work quickly.

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• After the orchestra’s performance, the audience gave them loud acclaim by standing and clapping long enough to cheer.

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• During the science demonstration, the students were completely engrossed, forgetting to speak because they watched so closely.

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• In a computer-based weekly assignment, students found ways to exploit a hidden trick to get extra points, but teachers reminded players that this is a form of cheating.