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Sadlier A U2 wk3

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ASSAILANT (n) a person who attacks violently (with words or blows)
assailant The jogger was injured by an unknown _____, who left him immobile at the side of the road.
BILLOW (n) a large wave OR (v) to rise like a wave
billow Fans cheered when they saw their team's flags _____ over the stadium in a wave of color and support.
INCOMPREHENSIBLE (adj) impossible to understand
incomprehensible Our school's intercom system is so old that this morning's announcements were _____ and everyone missed the important information.
MAXIMUM (n) the greatest possible amount OR (adj) reaching the greatest possible amount
maximum To ease the patient's suffering, the doctor prescribed the _____ dosage of painkillers.
SHEEPISH (adj) embarrassed, timid
sheepish His _____ grin made the crowds cheer all the more for his unlikely victory.
PERSEVERANCE continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure
perseverance It took an entire marking period of _____ through countless obstacles for hard-working Stateliners to achieve honor roll.
TENACITY The determination to continue what you are doing
tenacity Turbo the snail demonstrated great _____ in finishing the race against a racecar without his power of speed.
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