P-47 Thunderbolt Aces of the 9th snd 15th Air Forces
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conundrum
Finding a solution to the city's traffic conundrum is a priority for the mayor.
aloft
Birds soared aloft, enjoying the warm breeze.
modicum
She has a modicum of talent for painting.
broadside
The pirate ship fired a broadside at the enemy vessel.
alacrity
He responded to the request for help with alacrity.
dismay
The teacher felt dismay when many students failed the test.
foolhardy
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
relentlessly
She worked relentlessly to achieve her goals.
retort
His retort was so funny that everyone in the room laughed.
chuckle
She couldn't help but chuckle at the funny joke.
tuck in
Come on, everyone! It's time to tuck in!
luck out
I really lucked out when I found a $20 bill on the ground!
fretted
She fretted over the exam results all night long.
pulverized
The chef pulverized the spices to release their flavors.
coax
She tried to coax the cat out from under the bed.
impromptu
I gave an impromptu speech at the party.
penchant
She has a penchant for classical music.
parry
He managed to parry the attack with his sword.
ringside seat
She was thrilled to have a ringside seat at the boxing match.
grit their teeth
She had to grit her teeth and finish the race.
conspicuous
The bright red car was conspicuous in the parking lot.
pertaining
This document contains information pertaining to the new regulations.
marred
The beautiful painting was marred by a large scratch on the canvas.
quagmire
The project turned into a quagmire of delays and misunderstandings.
ubiquitous
The internet has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, connecting people all over the world.
two-pronged attack
The company launched a two-pronged attack to increase sales by improving their online presence and offering discounts.
curtail
The school decided to curtail the summer vacation.
quipped
During the meeting, she quipped that they should have brought snacks to make it more enjoyable.
clobbered
The boxer clobbered his opponent in the first round of the match.
overdue
My payment is overdue by two weeks.
sheer
She wore a sheer dress that revealed her silhouette.
a gaggle
The park was filled with a gaggle of geese honking loudly.
ward off
She carried a garlic necklace to ward off evil spirits.
stooging around
After school, we spent the afternoon stooging around the park, just enjoying the sunshine.
torrid
The torrid sun made it hard to enjoy the beach.
hampered
His injury hampered his performance in the game.
slacken
The teacher asked the students to slacken their grip on the pencils.
contrived
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
headlong
She ran headlong into the room, excited to share her news.
disparity
The disparity in education quality between urban and rural areas is concerning.
perceptible
The change in temperature was perceptible to everyone in the room.
belatedly
I belatedly realized that I forgot her birthday.
cumbersome
Filing paperwork can be a cumbersome task.
fracas
The fracas in the street drew the attention of everyone nearby.
latched
The door was latched tightly behind her.
begrudgingly
She begrudgingly agreed to help him with his homework.
relished
She relished every bite of the chocolate cake.
ordained minister
The ordained minister led the Sunday service.
pulpit
The pastor stood at the pulpit to deliver his sermon.
steel matting
The workers installed steel matting in the factory to ensure safety and stability.
onset
The onset of winter brings colder temperatures.
swathe
The gardener wrapped the plants in a swathe of cloth to protect them from the cold.
clambering
The children were clambering over the rocks at the beach, laughing and having fun.
pedigree
The dog has an impressive pedigree.
paramount
Safety is paramount in our company.
forestall
We took measures to forestall any potential problems.
relinquish
He was forced to relinquish his claim to the property after the court ruling.
corny babe
Every time you send me those cute texts, you really are my corny babe.
ripcord
He pulled the ripcord just in time to open his parachute.
tumbling through
The children were tumbling through the grass, laughing and playing.
fickle flossy
She is so fickle flossy; one day she loves chocolate, and the next day she can't stand it.
thence
He traveled to the city and thence to the countryside.
embellishments
The artist used bright colors and intricate patterns as embellishments on the canvas.
patchy
The weather today is patchy, with some areas experiencing sunshine and others rain.
stringent
Stringent safety measures were implemented after the accident.
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