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She convinced me to vote for the new library. She’s such an ___________ speaker.
eloquent
I couldn’t believe he lost all his money. I was completely __________
lost for words
I asked Sarah how Miguel was doing. I didn’t realize they broke up. I _____________.
put my foot in my mouth
We don’t have much time, so I’ll be as _______ as possible.
succinct
I can understand everything my teacher is saying. She is very _________.
articulate
Life is a highway is an example of a __________.
metaphor
Life is like a box of chocolates is an example of a __________.
simile
Jim could not understand a lot of the medical __________ the doctor was using.
jargon
No one really uses the word twaddle anymore, its become _________.
obsolete
Before someone ________ the term “bae” to mean one’s girlfriend/boyfriend, it was the Danish word for poop.
coined
Use the _______ clues to help you determine the meaning of a word.
context
