Malfunctions

Malfunctions
mal-func-tion

Source: "Firsthand America" It is not clear whether the attack actually took place or whether the Americans imagined it in the intense darkness, amid possible malfunctions of sonar or radar equipment.

Contex Clues:
Syn:glitch
Ant:perfection

Deffenition: To fail to funtion.To function improperly.

Original Sentence: The ship seemed to malfunction as it came to a slowing stop.

Cynical

Cynical
cyn-i-cal

Source: " Firsthand America" Diem's Roman Catholic sister-in-law, Madame Nhu, gained notoriety for her cynical dismissal of Budhist "barbecues".

Context Clues:
Syn:contemptuous
Ant:believing

Deffenition:nonbelieving; doubtful

Original Sentence: a cynical dismissal of the politician's promise to reform the campaign finance system.

Representative

Representative
rep-re-sent-a-tive

Source Sentence: "Firsthand America" After six weeks the representatives reached agreeement.

Context Clues:
Syn:Agent
Ant:Enemy

Deffintion: A person who represents a constituency or community in a legislative body, esp. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a lower house in certain state legislatures

Original Sentence: The representatives all met at the City hall.

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