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| actually (AK-choo-uh-lee or AK-choo-lee): having truth or reality, can be used very informally |
Everyone thought my older brother was a perfect student. Actually, he asked me for a lot of help. |
| chiefly (CHEEF-lee): mainly, having number one importance |
He is chiefly interested in physics, though he loves marine biology. |
| constantly (CON-stunt-lee): all the time, ongoing without relief |
She constantly asks for my opinion. I wish she would make her own choices. |
| purposefully (PUR-pus-ful-lee): with intention or purpose |
I'm sorry to say this, but I think he said that purposefully. He wanted to upset you. |
| scarcely (SCĀR-slee): hardly, barely, having very little |
After the biology exam, I scarely have an hour to eat lunch before my algebra exam. |
| visibly (VI-zi-blee): able to be seen |
She was visibly sad when reading the book. She almost cried. |
Fill in the missing words. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. She is ______________ studying math, though she likes science too.
2. He __________________ walked on the other side of the street. He didn't want to talk to us.
3. The students were ___________ upset when they saw the exam results. Everyone got a C or lower.
4. My day is booked. I ____________ have time to stand up and stretch between appointments.
5. He almost ran for class president. ________________, he might have been good at it.
6. She is ______________ complaining about her headache. I am getting worried about her.
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