Vocabulary in Context

Question 1

The year Jill finished lastnwas a low point in her career, but winningthe gold was the ZENITH.

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Highest point

Question 2

Jim wanted to study CARTOGRAPHY, or the production of maps, ever since his very first vacation.

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Making maps

Question 3

The CATACOMBS under Paris are famous for being full of the skeletons of departed citizens.

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Tunnels used as tombs

Question 4

After she saw how bad she hurt the boys feeling with her unkind words, she was felt REPENTANT.

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Regretful

Question 5

When the criminal was caught with stolen merchandise, they were arrested for LARCENY.

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Theft

Question 6

Athletes such as Muhamed Ali, Mike Tyson, and Rhonda Rousey have made PUGILISM a popular sport.

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Prize Fighting

Question 7

Carrie was always amazed when shesaw MATADORS, or bullfighters on television.

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Bull figters

Question 8

After the peace treaty talks ended in conflict, both sides knew a SKIRMISH was likely.

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Battle

Question 9

Karen was incredibly STUDIOUS, but her sister Jane was very lazy most of the time.

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Book smart

Question 10

Compared to the short stories he was used to writing, his new full-length novel was EPIC.

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Large and impressive

Question 11

The goody bag had all sorts of stuff. It had candy, toys, games, and other MISCELLANEOUS items.

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Mixed

Question 12

The two girls had much DISDAIN for each other, much like cats and dogs.

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Hatred

Question 13

Jeff was paralyzed by CLAUSTROPHOBIA, or the fear of small enclosed spaces.

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The fear of small enclosed spaces

Question 14

Van Helsing knew by the claw marks, fur, and full moon he was dealing with a LYCANTHROPE.

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Werewolf

Question 15

The TREACHEROUS king turned tricked his followers into poverty and starvation.

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Deceitful and cunning

Question 16

Two championships, one MVP, and a Rookie of the Year award were among his many ACCOLADES.

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Honors or accomplishments

Question 17

Tim was APATHETIC about school work. until he was held back, now he cares much more.

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Uninterested

Question 18

The elephant was thirsty soit found some water on a ledge it barely reached with its PROBOSCIS.

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Trunk

Question 19

To get Jenn to go out with him, Todd used tickets to see her favorite band to ENTICE her.

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Tempt

Question 20

The house was beautiful and well kept, yet after the Franklyns moved out, it became DERELICT.

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Run-down and abandoned

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