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Directions: Fill in the word that matches each definition, then use the numbered letters to solve the riddle below.
Riddle: Why couldn't the pony talk?
1) to produce; to make happen
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(7) (29) (20)
2) to twist out of the true meaning or proportion
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(28) (26)
3) similarity in some respects between things otherwise unlike
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(18)
4) to agree; to accept passively
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(23)
5) lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern
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(4) (9)
6) courteous; respectful
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(27)(2) (3)
7) to add to; to make greater in size, quality, or strength
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(10) (21)
8) to see or understand clearly; distinguish
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(19)(6)
9) mystery; something puzzling
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(16)
10) ridiculous; unreasonable
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(13) (14)(5)
The Answer:
B(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) (9)(10) w(13)(14) (16)
(18)(19)(20)(21)(18)(23) (9)(26)(27)(28)(29).