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bandit (noun) The bandit demanded the passengers hand over their wallets.

bandit (noun) a robber, often one who is a member of a gang

condolences (noun) The officers expressed their condolences to the family.

condolences (noun) expressions of sympathy for a death

dictator (noun) The dictator would not allow citizens to travel outside of the country.

dictator (noun) a ruler with complete power

frantic (verb) The man was frantic when he found out someone stole his wallet.

frantic (verb) very excited from fear or worry

notorious (adj.) Sharpay is notorious for always having to win the talent show.

notorious (adj.) having a bad reputation

refugees (noun) As the fighting became worse, refugees streamed from the city.

refugees (noun) people who escape to another place for refuge

rugged (adj.) The hiker fell when hiking on the rugged terrain of the mountain.

rugged (adj.) very rough and uneven

sombreros (noun) The farmers wore sombreros to shade their eyes from the sun.

sombreros (noun) Spanish hats with wide brims

transformed (verb) The Autobot transformed into a yellow Dodge Charger.

transformed (verb) changed in appearance

urgently (adj.) The shoppers were in urgent need of the restroom.

urgently (adj.) in a manner that calls for immediate action

wounds (noun) The doctor wrapped the patients wounds in the emergency room.

wounds (noun) injuries in which the skin is broken

grief (noun) After his dog passed away the man felt overwhelmed with grief.

grief (noun) intense sorrow caused by loss

determination (noun) It is the size of ones will which determines success.

determination (noun) firmness of purpose

seized (verb) Joe seized his sisters new toy.

seized (verb) took possession of by force

rebel (verb) James Dean was known to rebel.

rebel (verb) having to do with people who resist authority

plaza (noun) They met at Elm Plaza before going shopping.

plaza (noun) a public square or similar open area in a town or city

detain (verb) The student was detained after school for detention.

detain (verb) to keep from going on

boardinghouse (noun) a house where people pay for meals and lodging

boardinghouse (noun) During the height of the boarding house era, tenants tended to stay for months or even years.

boarders (noun) The boarders unpacked their things and settled in.

boarders (noun) people who stay in a boardinghouse