(adj) concerned, caring, attentive, or interested EX: She looked at me with a SOLICITOUS smile to see what was the matter after I slammed the front door in a huff.

(adj) repulsively ugly or disturbing EX: The statue has the wings of a bat and a monstrous, GROTESQUE face that gave me nightmares.

(noun) a deep area of water that is clearly marked to help boats avoid shallow areas; often connecting two larger bodies of water EX: The boats in the Delaware River must stay in the CHANNEL or they will get stuck in the mud.

(verb) skillfully, escape, evade EX: The criminal broke out and was able to ELUDE the police for months.

(adv) always, in every case; without fail EX: When I play the lottery, the outcome is always the same. INVARIABLY, I will lose.

(adj) still, calm or not easily disturbed EX: The glass-like stillness of the PLACID lake stretched out for as I could see

(adj) of vital importance EX: It is IMPERATIVE that I take my medication on time every day. Missing just one dose can be deadly.

(verb) barking or howling loudly EX: The BAYING of the hounds at the full moon made my hair stand on end.

(noun) a person that boasts about achievements or possessions EX: That man is such a BRAGGART, always talking about how wonderful he is and how much he has.

(noun) a meal feast or banquet EX: After the funeral service ended, the whole family gathered for a REPAST. We felt better once we had something to eat.

(noun) a drug used to relieve pain and induce calm EX: The doctor warned me not to drive on the medication, since it was an OPIATE, it would make me very sleepy.

(french-noun) boredom, tedium, listlessness EX: When the power went out on a cold, rainy day, I sat around the house in such an ENNUI, I'd never been so bored.

(adj) useless, pointless EX: No matter how many times I tried to beat my best score, it was FUTILE.

(adj) very complicated, elaborate, or detailed EX: My great-grandmother's needlework and embroidery were so INTRICATE that I could get lost in all the loops and fancy designs.

(adv) with uncertainty, instability EX: I crossed the ancient rope bridge over the canyon in tiny steps, moving PRECARIOUSLY one plank at a time.

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Question	Answer
Solicitous	(adj) concerned, caring, attentive, or interested EX: She looked at me with a SOLICITOUS smile to see what was the matter after I slammed the front door in a huff.
Grotesque	(adj) repulsively ugly or disturbing EX: The statue has the wings of a bat and a monstrous, GROTESQUE face that gave me nightmares.
Channel	(noun) a deep area of water that is clearly marked to help boats avoid shallow areas; often connecting two larger bodies of water EX: The boats in the Delaware River must stay in the CHANNEL or they will get stuck in the mud.
Elude	(verb) skillfully, escape, evade EX: The criminal broke out and was able to ELUDE the police for months.
Invariably	(adv) always, in every case; without fail EX: When I play the lottery, the outcome is always the same. INVARIABLY, I will lose.
Placid	(adj) still, calm or not easily disturbed EX: The glass-like stillness of the PLACID lake stretched out for as I could see
Imperative	(adj) of vital importance EX: It is IMPERATIVE that I take my medication on time every day. Missing just one dose can be deadly.
Baying	(verb) barking or howling loudly EX: The BAYING of the hounds at the full moon made my hair stand on end.
Braggart	(noun) a person that boasts about achievements or possessions EX: That man is such a BRAGGART, always talking about how wonderful he is and how much he has.
Repast	(noun) a meal feast or banquet EX: After the funeral service ended, the whole family gathered for a REPAST. We felt better once we had something to eat.
Opiate	(noun) a drug used to relieve pain and induce calm EX: The doctor warned me not to drive on the medication, since it was an OPIATE, it would make me very sleepy.
Ennui	(french-noun) boredom, tedium, listlessness EX: When the power went out on a cold, rainy day, I sat around the house in such an ENNUI, I'd never been so bored.
Futile	(adj) useless, pointless EX: No matter how many times I tried to beat my best score, it was FUTILE.
Intricare	(adj) very complicated, elaborate, or detailed EX: My great-grandmother's needlework and embroidery were so INTRICATE that I could get lost in all the loops and fancy designs.
Precariously	(adv) with uncertainty, instability EX: I crossed the ancient rope bridge over the canyon in tiny steps, moving PRECARIOUSLY one plank at a time.

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