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apothecary
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a pharmacist
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in the olden days, the ______ had few drugs that actually cured anything.
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peruse
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read thoroughly or carefully
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please ________ the questions on the exam before starting.
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presage
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a warning of the future
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i had a nagging _________ that the results of my medical test would not be good.
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vile
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disgusting, repulsive
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what is that _______ odor?
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garish
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overly showy or elaborate
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the _______ costumes were decorated with multi-colored sequins and feathers.
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inundation
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the state of being overwhelmed
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we received an _______ of applications for the recent job opening.
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penury
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sever poverty
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in poor nations, some people sadly live lifetimes of _________.
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abhor
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hate; despise
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i __________ rhe way people leave their trash at the picnic sites in the park.
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eloquence
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the ability to speak with expression
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the senator spoke with ________ about the causes he supported.
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sepulcher
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tomb; grave; burial place
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at the end of the play romeo and juliet, several characters are buried in the ____________.
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scourge
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a whip used to inflict pain
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the traitor was beaten with a ________ for his betrayal to his country.
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gossamer
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a cobweb; web or threadlike substance
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the gauze bandage on her leg looked like a huge_______.
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valor
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bravery or courage
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Micheal won the medal for _______ after rescuing the children from the burning building.
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inexorable
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not easily persuaded, moved, or stopped
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the right that all men are created equal is an_________ right in the constitution.
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pensive
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sad thoughtfulness
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the child sat by himself looking_______.
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tedious
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boring
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Joe made a _________ 45 minute speech which put the audience to sleep.
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lamentable
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expressing grief
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_________ cries were heard at the accident site where the high school football player died.
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beguile
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to deceive or trick
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the hypnotist __________ ed the audience with his smooth and seductive voice.
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sallow
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f a grayish, greenish, yellow color
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he was still a bit _______ after a week spent in bed with the flu.
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dirge
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a song of grief; especially one meant to accompany funerals
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bagpipes played a haunting ________ at the funeral of the fallen leader.
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