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Read the meaning and the sentence, then write your own sentence.
Paginepagineapp.com| Word | Meaning | Example | My sentence |
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| conundrum noun | a confusing and difficult problem | Choosing just one book was a conundrum. | |
| euphemism noun | a gentle word used in place of a harsh one | "Passed away" is a euphemism for "died." | |
| tenacious adjective | not giving up easily | The tenacious climber reached the summit. | |
| phenomena noun | things that happen and can be observed (plural of phenomenon) | Rainbows and auroras are natural phenomena. | |
| longevity noun | a long life | Tortoises are known for their longevity. | |
| threshold noun | a doorway; the point where something begins | She paused at the threshold of the classroom. | |
| unanimous adjective | agreed on by everyone | The vote for the class pet was unanimous. | |
| credulity noun | a habit of believing things too easily | The tall tale tested our credulity. | |
| dilemma noun | a hard choice between two options | I faced a dilemma: soccer practice or the party. | |
| laborious adjective | needing a lot of hard work | Copying the map by hand was laborious. | |
| boulevard noun | a wide city street, often lined with trees | The parade marched down the boulevard. | |
| perimeter noun | the distance around the edge of a shape | Find the perimeter of the rectangle. | |
| semantics noun | the study of what words mean | Arguing about one word is a question of semantics. | |
| antipathy noun | a strong dislike | The cat has an antipathy to bath time. | |
| heuristic noun | a rule of thumb that helps solve problems | A useful heuristic is to check the easy answers first. |