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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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| dialogue noun | a conversation, especially in a story or play | The dialogue in the comic made us laugh. | |
| momentum noun | the force that keeps a moving thing going | The sled gained momentum down the hill. | |
| iridescent adjective | shining with changing rainbow colors | The soap bubble was iridescent in the sun. | |
| relinquish verb | to give up or let go of | The captain would not relinquish the wheel. | |
| anomaly noun | something unusual that does not fit the pattern | A snowy day in June would be an anomaly. | |
| tranquil adjective | calm and peaceful | The garden was tranquil at dawn. | |
| buoyant adjective | able to float; also cheerful | Cork is buoyant, so it floats. | |
| dilettante noun | someone who dabbles in a hobby without much skill | He is a dilettante painter who tries every style. | |
| salubrious adjective | good for your health | The mountain air was salubrious. | |
| truculent adjective | eager to argue or fight | The truculent goose chased everyone away. | |
| subterfuge noun | a trick used to hide something | The surprise party needed a little subterfuge. | |
| contiguous adjective | touching or next to each other | The 48 contiguous states share borders. | |
| fortitude noun | courage in pain or difficulty | She showed great fortitude after her injury. | |
| aqueduct noun | a bridge or channel built to carry water | The Romans built a stone aqueduct. | |
| notoriety noun | being famous for something bad | The pirate gained notoriety across the seas. |