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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| defunct-I would love to be part of a defunct law organization. | no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning: a defunct law; a defunct organization. |
| inflammable- Gas is a very inflammable resource. | capable of being set on fire; combustible; flammable. |
| competently- To apply for a job you need to be a very competently person. | having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified. |
| residue- The residue left on my shirt made a stain. | something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant. |
| referendum- The United States congress is a referendum organization. | the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection. |
| perseverance- I use perseverance to help myself do good in school. | steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. |
| mimic- When you mimic someone you are copying his or her's actions. | to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively. |
| relish- I don't relish the long drive home. | to take pleasure in; like; enjoy: |
| humane- To be humane is to care for one another. | characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of horses. |
| competent- I am a very competent person when coming to doing homework. | having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch. |