Words to go with the novel by Steinbeck
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bait |
The tern preyed above the school of bait fish.
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plead |
The defendant pleaded not guilty.
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gesture |
His gesture showed that he was very angry.
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glimmer |
There is a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas.
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occupant |
The next door house has a new occupant.
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vial |
The vial of blood was in the fridge.
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laden |
The donkey was laden.
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indicate |
The compass will indicate the direction of due north.
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scourge |
A scourge was used to discipline prisoners in the 1940's.
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relish |
He put relish on his burger.
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deliberate |
Was that a deliberate mistake?
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promptly |
He arrived promptly.
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abruptly |
She turned abruptly and headed the other way in a fast walk.
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peer |
She gave into peer pressure and started smoking.
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reassure |
A phone call from my mom would reassure me.
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bristle |
The broom had one broken bristle.
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calculate |
Calculate 2+2.
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pugnacious |
The boy had a pugnacious temprament.
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gingerly |
She gingerly moved towards the dog in case it was going to bite.
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slough |
Slough is an old word meaning swamp.
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