Mrs. Fitz Vocab Week 6

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The online user was anonymous. My mom told me to browse the library for interesting books. The villain in the play tried to dupe the hero out of his money. The social network was looking to hire a creative person with a dynamic personality. The team of doctors and researchers worked tirelessly to eradicate the disease. Nothing could frustrate our plans to storm the fort. Millions of poor people face the grim prospect of hunger. The young performer stole the show with her inimitable charm. The boards and cinder blocks are only a makeshift until the bookcase arrives. During times of economic hardship, many people have only a marginal standard of living. Curiosity about the pending trial builds with each day. The doctor was quick to prescribe complete bed rest. The critics saw a preview of the new movie. Some famous authors are prominent figures in society. My parents stayed at a quaint old inn in Stowe, Vermont. The attorney called the reluctant witness to the stand. When the factory closed and other work was scarce, many people were forced to scrimp. The unsuspecting spy was caught in a snare set by the other side. The voters had the utmost regard for her ability as a leader. History is filled with examples of violent rulers taking vengeance on their enemies.

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anonymous

unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer, etc.); unknown; lacking individuality or character

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browse

to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop

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dupe

a person easily tricked or deceived; to deceive

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dynamic

active, energetic, forceful

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eradicate

to root out, get rid of, destroy completely

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frustrate

to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement

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grim

stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

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inimitable

not capable of being copied or imitated

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makeshift

a temporary substitute for something else; crude, flimsy, or temporary

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marginal

in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose

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pending

waiting to be settled; until

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prescribe

to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes

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13

preview

something seen in advance; to view beforehand

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prominent

standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

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15

quaint

odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made

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reluctant

unwilling, holding back

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scrimp

to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty

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snare

to trap, catch; a trap or entanglement

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utmost

greatest, highest, farthest; the extreme limit

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vengeance

punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence

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