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"2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling's magical classic Harry Potter..." --Bloomsbury website

On this occasion and to ring in the new year, here are some sentences using intermediate to advanced vocabulary for talking about the Harry Potter story.

CEFR: Intermediate+
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  1. ABANDON

    Merope Riddle was abandoned for good by the Riddle boy from across the valley.

  2. ABBREVIATION

    Harry, Ron and Hermione should have recognised the abbreviation R.A.B. if they were so long at Black’s house during their fifth year.

  3. ABHOR

    Harry abhorred the idea that had fascinated Dumbledore in his youth.

  4. ABOLISH

    Hermione fought to abolish slavery of elfs.

  5. ABOMINATION

    Slughorn was terrified at the idea of public disclosure of the fact that he had a part in Riddle’s committing those abominations.

  6. ABRUPT

    There was an abrupt change in Malfoy’s face as he saw Zabini settle down in the seat in his front.

  7. ABSTAIN

    The Fat Lady abstained from overindulging after that Christmas party.

  8. ABUNDANT

    Food was abundant every time Harry ate at Hogwarts.

  9. ABYSS

    The veil in one of the ministry departments led to an abyss from where there is no return.

  10. ACCESSIBLE

    The secret passageways of the castle were accessible only to the clique.

  11. ACCLAIM

    Harry pulled out of the first task in the Triwizard Tournament with wide acclaim and applause.

  12. ACCOMPLICE

    Pettigrew was an accomplice in the Potters’ killing, but while he was a knowing accomplice, Snape, it turned out, was unknowing–or at least partially... 

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