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5 Elementary Words

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Then see if you can find the word in your newspaper -- the print edition, the website or the digital edition and copy the sentence for context. NOTE: High School words are much harder to find!


1. The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

interdependence

reflection

contortion

ensure


2. Displeasing to the eye

furtive

affect

unsightly

pertinent


3. Approaching; drawing near; about to happen

scarcity

versatile

impending

gusto


4. Firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

zeal

restitution

persistent

weather


5. To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

egregious

observe

element

grueling


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This Week's Word In The News 

COUNTERVAILING

DEFINITION:
Acting against with equal force. Exerting force against an opposing and often bad or harmful force or influence.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The announcement came after the Government Accountability Board faced countervailing pressures from those who urged that the petitions be made readily available and from those who raised concerns about the safety of domestic abuse victims who wanted to keep their addresses confidential.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 02/06/2012