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definition for live: burning or containing energy
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | The live bomb could explode at any time. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | The television show was live tonight, not prerecorded as usual. |
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definition for scald: to burn with hot liquid or steam
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | The botanist studied the scald on the cucumber. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | He will scald his hand if he doesn't protect himself. |
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definition for scour: to clean thoroughly
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | The bride-to-be plans to scour the bridal shops to find her dream wedding gown. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | Jack promised to scour the grease from the pan. |
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definition for punt: an open flat bottom boat
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | The punt traveled thirty yards. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | The punt has square ends and an open, flat bottom. |
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definition for bunk: nonsense
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | Do you want to sleep in the top bunk? | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | The executive wanted to hear substantial ideas, not bunk. |
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definition for ramp: a plant related to onions
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | A new entrance ramp was created over the summer. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | Did you know the ramp was safe to eat according to our nature guide? |
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definition for slot: a position in an organization
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | Who in the department is qualified to fill the administrative assistant slot? | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | Put the quarter in the slot of the vending machine. |
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definition for grip: a tight hold
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | Ellen thought she had a firm grip on the physics chapter until she tried to complete her homework that night. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | The toddler would not get away because of the grip his mom had on him. |
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definition for cuff: a fold at the bottom of a sleeve
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | The blood pressure cuff was tight around my arm. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | James rolled up the cuff on the sleeve. |
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definition for pitch: to throw or toss
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | Dad made us pitch our own tent when we went camping. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | Kelsey was told to pitch the trash to the curb. |
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definition for ground: to stop an airplane from flying
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | When we heard gunfire, everyone hit the ground. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | The Federal Aviation Administration had to ground several flights because of weather. |
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definition for strip: to remove the covering from
![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubblea.jpg) | | I applied a strip of paper to the project. | ![](https://www.edhelper.com/clipart/bubbleb.jpg) | | The nurse's aide needed to strip the bed before the new patient arrived. |
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