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A Choose the correct word for each definition.

pose digestion secret resident practice
life expectancy pain flexible claim bow

1. flexible : a. being changed easily to suit any new situation
2. pose : n. a particular way that you stand, sit, or lie in a painting, photo
3. bow : n. a weapon used for shooting arrows
4. practice : v. to do an activity, often regularly, to improve your skill
5. pain : n. the feeling you have when part of your body hurts
6. digestion : n. the process of digesting food
7. claim : v. to state that something is true, even if it has not been proved
8. resident : n. someone who lives or stays in a particular place
9. life expectancy : n. the length of time that a person or animal is expected to live
10. secret : n. a fact that is known by only a few people

B Match each of the vocabulary words with the correct synonym.

Vocabulary Word Synonym

1. as a matter of fact • • a. catch, grasp, seize

2. average • • b. reduce, lessen, soothe

3. grab • • c. in fact, actually

4. weird • • d. standard, normal, usual

5. relieve • • e. strange, odd, queer

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