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pro• vi • sion n., arrangement made for the future. Thelma made provisions for the children’s well-being during her upcoming vacation.

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seg • re • gate v., separate; set apart. We segregated the grapes into groups based on freshness.

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re • veal v., show; make known. The millionaire revealed all the secrets of her success.

af • fec • ta • tion n., artificial behavior meant to impress others. Everyone knew that Robert’s British accent was simply an affectation.

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short • com • ing n., less than what is expected or required. Gerta realized that her greatest shortcoming was not getting her work done on time.

re • cruit v., hire or engage the services of. Peter wants to recruit Naomi for the talent show.

hy • giene n., cleanliness and sanitary practices. Vanessa’s personal hygiene was so important to her that she constantly washed her hands.

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am • bi • tion n., drive to succeed. Lucy was known for her driving ambition to succeed.

la • vish adj., abundant, rich. The ancient Romans were known for their lavish feasts.

as • tute adj., having or showing a clever mind; crafty. Clara has an astute mind and she always says clever things.

be • quest n., anything handed down or passed on. The piano was a bequest from my grandmother.

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ren • o • vate v., clean up; replace worn and broken parts. Last summer, we renovated our old bathroom.