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40 Cards in this Set
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importance |
Despite the initial hullabaloo, the play was of no great _____ in Hampton's writing career, and within a few years the public quickly forgot his foray into theater arts. |
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cryptic |
mysterious |
Since Sarah did not want her husband to guess the Christmas present she had bought him, she only answered ____ when he would ask her questions about it. |
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resignation |
accepting the unpleasant |
Since Jack could not of a convincing reason why he had to miss the seminar, he attended it with a sense of _____. |
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resurgent |
rising again |
The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now _____ and about to win the division. |
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vindictive |
seeking revenge |
Though the other girl had only lightly poked fun of Vanessa's choice in attire, Vanessa was so _____ that she waited for an entire semester to get the perfect revenge. |
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diabolical |
wicked |
The conspirators, willing to dispatch anyone who stood in their way, hatched a _____ plan to take over the city. |
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malinger |
avoid work |
At one time, our country was full of hardworking respectful people, but know it seems that everyone is a _____ with little inclination to work. |
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consecrate |
make holy |
At the church of Notre Dame in France, the new High Alter was _____ in 1182. |
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relegate |
lower in position |
When Dexter was unable to fulfill his basic duties, instead of firing him, the boss _____ him to kitchen cleanup. |
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epiphany |
sudden realization |
Gary one day had an _____ that he was a people person; he promptly quit his factory job and began working as a salesman. |
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endemic |
native |
Irish cuisine makes great use of potatoes, but ironically, the potato is not ______ to Ireland. |
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celerity |
quickness |
We aim to respond to customers' questions with _____ and accuracy, with no longer than a 24 hour wait time. |
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powwow |
conference |
Before the team takes the field, the coach always calls for a _____ so that he can make sure all the players are mentally in the right place. |
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charlatan |
con artist |
Ray Kurzweil is no _____. He writes about immorality because he truly believes in it-- not just to sell expensive magazines. |
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perpetuate |
make happen indefinitely |
If you do not let him do things for himself, you are merely _____ bad habits that will be even harder to break in the future. |
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jingoist |
overly patriotic |
In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to avoid war, and _____, who are only too eager to wave national flags for their vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do the same. |
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truculence |
tendency to fight |
When the boss confronted Aaron about his earlier remarks, Aaron responded with utter _____, simply throwing a glass of water in the boss' face and walking away. |
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exacting |
demanding |
Through his childhood piano teacher was so _____, Max is thankful now, as a professional pianist. |
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hubris |
excessive pride |
Bill Clinton was criticized for his _____, since he believed he could get away with anything once in the White House. |
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destitute |
poor |
Jean Valjean, is at first _____, but through the grace of a priest, he makes something of his life. |
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artless |
without deception |
Despite the president's seemingly _____ speeches, he was a skilled and ruthless negotiator. |
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apathetic |
uncaring |
Mr. Thomson was so talented at teaching math that even normally _____ students took interest. |
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clemency |
mercy |
In the final moments of the trial, during his closing speech, Phillips was nearly begging the judge for _____. |
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grandiloquent |
pompous |
The dictator was known for his _____ speeches, puffing his chest out and using big, important-sounding words. |
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illustrious |
famous |
Einstein was possibly the most _____ scientist in recent history. |
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reproach |
criticize |
At first, Sarah was going to yell at the boy, but she didn't want to _____ him for telling the truth about the situation. |
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enmity |
hate |
Charles's rude remark toward Sarah yesterday was due to his illness, not due to any real _____ toward Sarah. |
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apprehension |
anxiety |
Test day can be one of pure _____, as many students worry about their test scores. |
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erudite |
scholarly |
Before the Internet, the library was typically where you would find _____ readers. |
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antedate |
precede |
Harry was so unknowledgeable that he was unaware the Egyptian pharaohs _____ the American Revolution. |
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flag |
tire |
After the three crushing defeats in the last three games, the team's enthusiasm began to _____. |
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solicitous |
anxious to please |
Our neighbors are constantly knocking on our door to make sure we are OK, and I don't know how to ask them to stop being so _____ about our health. |
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impregnable |
indestructible |
As a child, Amy would build pillows castles and pretend they were _____ fortresses. |
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adjudicate |
judge |
Only those with the most refined palates were able to _____ during the barbeque competition. |
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becoming |
suitable |
Her dress was _____ and made her look even more beautiful. |
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opulence |
wealth |
Russian oligarchs are famous for their _____, living in fancy homes and dining on expensive cavier. |
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capitulate |
surrender |
Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match against his nimble friend, basically _____ when he played the last two points with his eyes closed. |
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epigram |
witty saying |
My favorite _____ from Mark Twain is A man who carries a cat by the tail leans something he can learn no other way. |
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disinterested |
unbiased |
The potential juror knew the defendant, and therefore could not serve on the jury, which must consist only of _____ members. |
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ingenuity |
cleverness |
Daedalus was famous for his _____; he was able to fashion his son Icarus with a pair of wings, using wax to hold them together. |
