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Diagnostic Level 8

Word List with 21 words
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culprit
noun
A person guilty of or responsible for an offense.
grapple
To engage in a struggle or close encounter.
internment
noun
The state of being confined.
lilt
To sing or play in a light, tripping, or rhythmic manner.
sentiment
noun
An attitude toward something; regard; opinion.
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sediment
noun
The matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
gusty
adjective
Blowing in sudden, strong blasts of wind.
broil
verb
To cook by direct heat.
pivotal
adjective
Of great importance.
dally
To waste time; loiter; delay.
solace
n
Comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble.
convertible
a
Capable of being changed.
torrid
a
Oppressively hot.
insinuation
n
An indirect or covert suggestion or hint.
euphemism
n
The substitution of a vague expression for one thought to be offensive.
devise
To contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas.
correlate
To place in or bring into mutual or reciprocal relation; establish in orderly connection.
bewildered
Completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
dubious
Doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt.
nominal
Being such in name only; so-called; putative.
adhere
To hold closely or firmly (usually followed by to).

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