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hackneyed
Allie has decided to stop saying the _____ word "Hello!" when she answers the phone. Instead, she says "Greetings!"
proximity
While visiting Hollywood, Sayda was excited by the _____ of movie stars. "You could be standing right beside one and never know it!" she said.
supplant
You'll always be my best friend, Christy told Carole when Carole moved away. "I may have other friends, but no one will every _____ you in my heart."
morose
The kids were sulky and _____ on the first day of school. They hated to face the fact that summer had ended.
nonchalance
When they feel nervous and ill at ease, many people try to achieve an air of _____ by putting their hands in their pockets and humming.
voracious
Although they are small, most rodents are _____ eaters. Mice, gerbils, and hamsters nibble almost constantly.
incidental
Stopping smoking can save your life, said the doctor. "And there are some _____ benefits as well; you won't have stained teeth, yellow fingers, or bad breath."
frivolous
Feeling _____ on a sunny Saturday morning, I treated myself to a manicure rather than doing the housework that was waiting for me.
torpor
After a snake eats it generally falls into a state of _____ for a day or more, barely moving or even breathing.
meander
During the exam, the instructor _____(e)d through the test room, up and down the aisles, left and then right, apparently with no particular purpose---but the students knew she was keeping a sharp eye on them.
equivocal
When Ben asked Jenna if she loved him, her _____ response---"Oh, Ben, I love everybody"---left him more confused than ever.
vilify
The candidate's voice shook as he showed reporters an ugly cartoon attacking his wife. "_____ me if you like---I can take abuse," he said. "But leave my family alone."
garbled
After a stroke, some people partially lose their ability to speak. Until they recover, their words come out _____ and unclear.
infraction
Students are sent to detention for a variety of _____s, such as fighting, talking in class, or being disrespectful to a teacher.
somber
On the day of the queen's funeral, the national radio station played nothing but the most _____ music.
garner
Since I _____ so many compliments every time I wear this sweater, I must conclude that it is a very good color for me.
incite
The appearance of a hawk in the sky _____(e)d the other birds to attack, fearing that it was there to kill and eat their young.
peruse
Irene _____(e)d the contract slowly, reading every bit of the fine print. She didn't want to sign anything that she might regret later.
recluse
Mrs. Sheridan rarely leaves her house. She is simply a harmless old _____, but the neighborhood kids think she must be a witch or a criminal.
renounce
I am dropping out of the race, the candidate stated after losing badly in the primary election. "I have _____(e)d all hope of becoming president."
peerless
Well, I see that our _____ ball club has been beaten again, Matt said sarcastically, as the baseball team lost its ninth game in a row.
propriety
I thought my grandmother's sense of _____ would be offended by my sister's plan to be married barefoot in a meadow, but Grandma loved the idea.
whimsical
Getting a pet should not be a(n) _____, spur-of-the-moment decision. Owning a dog or a cat is a long-term commitment that requires thought and planning.
immutable
The stars may look unchanging, but in fact they are not _____. Stars are born, and eventually die, over billions of years.
rebuff
Zach quickly _____s anyone who calls to try to sell him something or raise funds. "I'm not interested," he says, and hangs up.
scanty
It's obvious that the Hallers have not lived in their apartment very long. The furnishings are _____---just a couch, a bed, and a kitchen table
authoritanian
It's easy to see that Amanda is the oldest child in her family. Her _____ manner shows that she's accustomed to being in charge.
callous
When she was a little girl, Darlene thought the pastor of her church was wise and all-knowing. But as an adult, she saw him as a narrow-minded, _____ man who saw the world in ridiculously black-and-white terms.
steadfast
Tyrell is the most _____ player on his soccer team. He's totally committed, and he never misses a game or a practice session.
usurp
Not realizing that Dad is the only one who ever sits in the brown recliner, my date innocently sat there. "Who is this person who has _____(e)d my throne?" Dad roared at the poor boy.