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Day 8Level 1

FAWL-ter

stumble

move in an uncertain manner; stumble

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

waver, hesitate, fluctuate

Antonyms:

endure, persist, remain

Example Sentence:

Bill to strengthen California teacher evaluations falters in state Senate.

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friendship

AM-i-tee

friendship; peaceful harmony

suitable

A-pah-zit

suitable or appropriate for a particular situation; well-adapted

compensation

uh-TOHN-muhnt

reparation for an offense or injury; amends

sterile

BAR-uhn

incapable of producing off springs; dull

to bulge

bilj

to bulge or swell

fashionable

sheek

stylish and fashionable