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20 Cards in this Set
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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 tests would not be good
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vile
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disgusting or 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 application for the recent job opening
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penury
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severe poverty
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in poor nations some people sadly live llfetimes of __________
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abhor
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hate despise
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i____________ the 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 they 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 courage
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Michael 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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of 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
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bagpipes played a hunting __________at the funeral of the fallen leader
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