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Sadlier A U1 wk3
Term | Definition |
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BESIEGE | (V) to attack by surrounding with military forces; to cause worry or trouble |
besiege | If troops _____ their stronghold, the rebel forces may be forced to surrender. |
COMPRESS | (V) to press together; to reduce in size or volume OR (N) a folded cloth or pad applied to an injury |
compress | The editor helped _____ my rambling 25-page mystery into an 8-page thriller. A cold _____ may soothe headache pain. |
DOUSE | (V) to plunge into a liquid, drench; to put out quickly, extinguish |
douse | I'll _____ the flames with the hose. |
GAINFUL | (ADJ) profitable; bringing in money or some special advantage |
gainful | I hope to find _____ employment that is pleasing to me, |
OAF | (N) a stupid person; a big, clumsy, slow individual |
oaf | He generally moved like an _____, so I was surprised to see how graceful he was on the dance floor. |
CHALLENGE | To summon to a contest of skill or strength; OR to call into question |
challenge | Staying out of trouble to remain on the team will _____ Ghost in ways he for which he might not be prepared. |