1. Degenerate
2. Implausible
3. incoherent
4. intercede
5. intricate
6. sanctuary
7. scrutiny
8. sinister
9. suffice
10. vulnerable
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1-2 Birds feel ___ to attack when they are out in the open where shrubbery is sparse. To attract them to your bird feeder, put it near a __ of thickly growing trees and large bushes.
3-4 To get into the party, Malcolm made up a flagrant lie a(n) ___ story about having lost our invitations in a fire. However, the unlikely tale did not __ a get us in.
5-6 When a complicated musical piece is played by a talented orchestra, audiences can appreciate the structure. But when poor musicians try the piece, it usually __s into the noise.
7-8 As he left the bank, the robber shot and wounded an elderly man on mere impulse. shocked by the ___ act, the bank clerk was at first ___, However, after calming down, she was able to clearly tell the police about the robbery and the totally arbitrary shooting.
9-10 the children's eager __ of the carefully arranged candies and cookies brought a curt warning from their mother. " Look, but don't touch!" However, their grandmother ___(e)d and convinced her that it would be an inequity to give all the goodies to company and none to the children.
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1 vulnerable
2 sanctuary
3 implausible
4 suffice
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1-2 Birds feel Vulnerable to attack when they are out in the open where shrubbery is sparse. To attract them to your bird feeder, put it near a Sanctuary of thickly growing trees and large bushes.
To answer question 1, we need to understand the meaning of "vulnerable." Vulnerable means susceptible to harm, attack, or injury. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that birds are easily attacked when they are out in the open.
To answer question 2, we need to understand the meaning of "sanctuary." Sanctuary refers to a place of refuge or safety. In this case, it refers to an area with thickly growing trees and large bushes, which can provide shelter and protection for birds.
3-4 To get into the party, Malcolm made up a flagrant lie an Implausible story about having lost our invitations in a fire. However, the unlikely tale did not Suffice to get us in.
To answer question 3, we need to understand the meaning of "implausible." Implausible means not believable or unlikely. In this context, it suggests that Malcolm's story about losing the invitations in a fire was not credible.
To answer question 4, we need to understand the meaning of "suffice." Suffice means to be enough or satisfactory. In this case, it suggests that Malcolm's fabricated story was not sufficient to gain them entry to the party.
5-6 When a complicated musical piece is played by a talented orchestra, audiences can appreciate the intricate structure. But when poor musicians try the piece, it usually devolves into incoherent noise.
To answer question 5, we need to understand the meaning of "intricate." Intricate means complex, detailed, or having many interrelated parts. In the context of the sentence, it implies that the musical piece has a complex and detailed structure.
To answer question 6, we need to understand the meaning of "incoherent." Incoherent means lacking clarity or logical connection. In this case, it suggests that when poor musicians attempt to play the complicated musical piece, it results in noise that lacks clarity or logical structure.
7-8 As he left the bank, the robber shot and wounded an elderly man on mere impulse. Shocked by the Sinister act, the bank clerk was at first Scrutiny, However, after calming down, she was able to clearly tell the police about the robbery and the totally arbitrary shooting.
To answer question 7, we need to understand the meaning of "scrutiny." Scrutiny refers to careful examination, inspection, or observation. In this context, it suggests that the bank clerk was initially stunned or taken aback by the sinister act of the robber.
To answer question 8, we need to understand the meaning of "sinister." Sinister means evil, menacing, or harmful. In this case, it describes the bank robber's act as something evil or menacing, as shooting and injuring an innocent elderly man.
9-10 The children's eager interest in the carefully arranged candies and cookies brought a curt warning from their mother. "Look, but don't touch!" However, their grandmother Interceded and convinced her that it would be an inequity to give all the goodies to company and none to the children.
To answer question 9, we need to understand the meaning of "suffice." Suffice means to be enough or adequate. In this context, it suggests that the children's interest in the candies and cookies was so strong that their mother had to warn them not to touch.
To answer question 10, we need to understand the meaning of "intercede." Intercede means to intervene or mediate in a situation or dispute. In this case, it depicts the children's grandmother stepping in and advocating on their behalf, convincing their mother that it would be unfair to give all the goodies to the guests and none to the children.
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