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plight n., bad condition or state. Henry was in a lot of trouble, but no one knew of his plight.

way • ward adj., following one’s own foolish inclinations. The wayward boy never listened to anyone’s advice.

an • guish n., extreme distress or pain. Mr. Glim told of the anguish he felt after his wife died.

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in • con • spic • u • ous adj., unnoticeable. Tip picked an inconspicuous spot in which to hide his
treasure.

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dis • close v., reveal. Ms. Hartmon was unable to disclose that private information.

gab • ble v., talk fast or foolishly. Ned gabbled constantly about that silly cartoon.

rove v., roam. I roved through town, looking for something to do.

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con • trary adj., opposite. Whenever Jill spoke, her sister cut in saying something contrary.

con • demn v., pronounce guilty; doom. Horace was condemned by the principal and suspended for shooting spitballs. condemning, adj.

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par • cel v., wrap. I will parcel my belongings and leave the hotel. parceled, adj.

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es • sence n., permanent, ultimate nature of a thing, as opposed to its immediate existence. The essence of the environment is more than trees, grass, water, and animals.

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mi • nute adj., marked by close attention to details. Celia’s showed minute care in her peer evaluation of my essay.

dog • ged adj., marked by stubborn determination. Marsha persistently followed a grueling, dogged exercise routine. doggedly, adv.

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prophesy v., predict. Grant prophesied that math would be easy this year, and he was right.