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volcano
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When a volcano erupts it kills the plant life around it.
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banana
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I eat one banana every day.
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extend
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Can you extend your leg?
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locomotion
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The term locomotion means movement or travel.
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repetition
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Our teacher says repetition will help us learn.
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decline
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Crime is on the decline.
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commotion
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What is all the commotion about?
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death
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The death of my snake left me feeling sad.
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prediction
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The prediction never came true.
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maintain
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I have to maintain good grades or my car will be taken away.
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idle
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I don't like to be idle.
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thirteen
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I am thirteen tomorrow.
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exclaimed
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She tore through the house and exclaimed that she was the champion.
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curious
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The monkey was curious about the person’s camera.
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literal
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What is the literal translation?
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dehydrated
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I know I am becoming dehydrated so I should drink water.
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confiscate
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I will confiscate all of your candy now.
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countries'
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Our countries’ governments are trying to do what’s best for the people.
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preposition
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Try not to end the sentence with a preposition.
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semiprecious
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An amethyst is a semiprecious stone.
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inappropriate
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The child’s behavior was inappropriate.
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stationery
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The store had a large selection of stationery sets.
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