While Ms. Loonin is out, Ill be your substitute teacher.

Other classes have called me Ersatz Mr. Katz.

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ersatz
(adjective)

Ersatz is a substitute
or an imitation of
something else.

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This museum isnt known for its

historical research.

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remnant
(noun)

A remnant is a
remainder or a surviving
piece of something.
REMNANT:
either
9th century Scottish plate
or
14th century Italian helmet

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You said to clean up only things we spill.

However, in the name of veracity, I
confess that I threw that.

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veracity
(noun)

Veracity means
truthfulness.

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Im guessing theres a discrepancy between

the seating chart and reality, though it is
possible that everyone in this class is
named Space Monkey.

discrepancy
(noun)

Discrepancy
means a difference
or inconsistency.

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It seems like every time we comply with a

rule, a new one comes along to get used to.

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comply
(verb)

To comply means
to follow a rule or
obey a request.

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For the next few years, Ill need some leeway

to style my hair in a way that may be different
than what was allowed in your own childhood.

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leeway
(noun)

Leeway is the
flexibility or freedom
to do things.

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Before you choose me, do you agree to walk

me every day, in sickness and in health, in
beautiful and in inclement weather, as long
as we both shall live?

inclement
(adjective)

Something that
is inclement is
severe or rough. In
describing weather,
it means stormy.

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Somehow the car wash sensed it could

bamboozle me into giving them business.
I dont even have a car.

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bamboozle
(verb)

To bamboozle
means to trick
or deceive.

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