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Matching Practice: Worksheet


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- peal - - reconnoitering - - shirk - - folly - - exaltation - - preliminary - - actuate - - officious - - lassitude - - inertia -




a feeling or state of extreme happiness.

Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.

cause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate.

make a military observation of (a region).

assertive, or the following, of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters.

(of a bell or bells) ring loudly

avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).

lack of good sense; foolishness.

A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.