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Lesson 14 Matching

Match each word with the list word that it is most closely related to.

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exclaimTo say or speak suddenly in surprise or strong feeling.
detainTo keep from going, or to hold back.
pertainTo belong or be connected as a part of something; having to do with something.
sustainTo keep going, or to hold up and support.
commitTo do or perform something; to involve or pledge.
comprehendTo understand the meaning of something.
intrudeTo force oneself in; to come unasked and unwanted.
recedeTo go or move backward.
invadeTo enter with force or as an enemy in order to take possession.
ferociousSavagely cruel or destructive; fierce.
exclamationSomething that is exclaimed, or said suddenly in surprise or strong feeling.
detentionA keeping in custody or confinement; to hold back.
pertinentHaving to do with what is being considered; related to the matter at hand.
sustenanceFood or provisions; the means of living and support.
commissionA percentage of the amount of business done, paid to the person or group that does it.
comprehensionThe act or power of understanding something.
intrusionThe act of intruding; coming unasked and unwanted.
recessionA period of temporary business reduction.
invasionEntering by force or as an enemy.
ferocitySavage cruelty or fierceness.


English 8
Schoo Middle School
Lincoln, NE

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