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Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects like brick walls and wooden doors. What does opaque mean?

Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room. What does illuminate mean?

An edifice, such as the Empire State Building, can take years to build. What does edifice mean?

Catastrophic events include the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and earthquakes. What does catastrophic mean?

Bobby thinks it's funny to tantalize Sally, such as making fun of her curly hair, but it only makes the other kids mad at him. What does tantalize mean?

The light from the flashlight was seen through translucent objects, such as tracing paper and liquid in a glass, but it was not completely clear. What does translucent mean?

She winced in pain when the rock fell on her foot. What does winced mean?

Larceny, such as stealing a car, can cause you to spend a lot of time in jail. What does larceny mean?