Rewrite these sentences, using an everyday word in place of each word in boldface.

Here are the completed exercises.

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1. Turtles were plenty in the Caribbean until the Europeans came.
2. The hunter did not see the tiger that was lying in wait for him.
3. The hungry baby's face was a sad sight.
4. It was a sad moment as the family saw their old home demolished.
5. We took four hours to reach the top of the mountain.
6. A heavy meal tends to make one sleepy.
7. Every Saturday Aunt Diane oils her bicycle.
8. The bungalow has been empty for some time.
9. The farmer's son had grown into a strong lad.
10. I can't remember where I left my glasses.

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1. adversity: misfortune
2. valiant: brave
3. eminent: famous
4. jovial: jolly
5. dubious: doubtful
6. deficiency: shortage
7. audacity: courage
8. fatigue: weariness
9. indolent: lazy
10. obstinate: stubborn