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Part of Contextually
Word Speech Appropriate Definition Source Sentence Original Sentence
1 vicinity n The surrounding area. Within the immediate
vicinity of the crime, they
thought that the weapon
would be found.
2 unison n Notes that are at the same The choir sang in perfect
pitch. unison.

3 trauma n A extremely distressing The people of the war torn

experience that can have country, having experienced
psychological effects. economic collapse and
political instability,
remained in a state of
trauma.

4 sustain v Withstand something Our project will sustain

such as a loss or setback. itself well into the future.

5 rival n A competing group or Rival gangs are often

person. involved in inner city
violence.
6 quadruple adj Four times as great. The man who seemed in
good health was
surprisingly taken to the
hospital for quadruple
bypass surgery.
7 prudent adj Being sensible when She was a prudent spender
dealing with realistic
topics.
8 outrageous adj Likely to shock people Outrageous behavior by the
because it is students resulted in the
extraordinary, school expelling ten boys.
unconventional, or
extravagant.
9 optimal adj Most favorable or Optimal results are best
pleasing such that it is achieved by increased
characterized as being the efforts.
best
10 mutual adj Made, sensed, or showed The mutual decision was
toward one another. made between both parents
to send their children to
boarding school.
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