English 10
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Rodriguez
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Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket: Vocabulary List
projection
discarding
confirmation
exhalation
imperceptibly
rebounded
interminable
irrelevantly
incomprehensible
unimpeded
something that juts out from a surface
abandoning; getting rid of
proof
something breathed out; breath
in such a slight way as to be almost unnoticeable
bounced back
endless
in a way not relating to the point or situation
not understandable
not blocked unobstructed
Directions: Write a sentence using each vocabulary word.
1. projection
Tom’s paper was trapped between the ledge and the decorative projection sticking out from the wall.
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2. discarding
He rejected one plan after another, discarding all useless ideas.
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3. confirmation
As confirmation that he could walk on the ledge, he made sure that it was wide enough to fit his shoe.
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4. exhalation
After holding his breath, Tom felt an exhalation of air as he breathed again.
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5. imperceptibly
Tom moved along the ledge imperceptibly, taking tiny, cautious steps.
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6. rebounded
After he broke the window, Tom’s arm rebounded, bouncing backward from the force of the blow.
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7. interminable
Although the time seemed interminable, Tom had been on the ledge only a few minutes.
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8. irrelevantly
Tom thought irrelevantly about the apartment furnishings, as if the cozy rooms could stop him from
plunging to his death.
English 10
Rodriguez
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9. incomprehensible
The puzzling sheet of paper in his pocket would be incomprehensible to anyone who found his body.
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10. unimpeded
The yellow paper flew out the window; its progress was unimpeded.
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