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e • vap • o • rate v., become, vapor; vanish. Mary’s optimism evaporated as she worked her way through the difficult exam.

vac • an • cy n., an unoccupied position, site, or piece of property. After hours of driving, the traveler stopped at the first motel advertising a vacancy.

anx • i • ety n., a feeling of uneasiness or fearful concern. Antowain got little sleep because of his anxiety over his driver’s test the next morning.

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scald v., burn with hot liquid. Mildred’s hot cocoa spilled and scalded her leg. scalded, adj.

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be • wil • der • ment n., state of being confused. I overslept and woke up in a state of bewilderment over the time shown on the clock.

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pa • thet • ic adj., causing pity. Sonia’s pathetic Easter basket contained one measly egg. pathetically, adv.

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war • i • ly adv., cautiously. Warily, she approached the injured animal.

nui • sance n., something that is annoying or unpleasant. The customer became a nuisance when he spilled his second glass of water.