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a sideways glance of disapproval or distrust
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askance
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The stray dog cast an ______ look toward the dog catcher.
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a large desire for wealth; greed
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avarice
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The man's ______ caused him to be arrested for robbing the bank.
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impossible to capture or enter by force
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impregnable
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The U.S. likes to believe that our country is _______ to terrorist attacks.
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sad or depressed mood
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melancholy
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This rainy weather has left me down in the dumps. I hate being so ______.
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to wipe out or remove completely; erase
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obliterated
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The force of impact in the car crash ______ his memory and left him with amnesia.
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dangerously lacking in security or stability
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precarious
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My mother yelled at me to move away from the edge of the Grand Canyon because I was in a ______ situation.
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widely or commonly occurring, existing, accepted, or practiced
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prevalent
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Although cell phones are banned from use during the school day, they are _____ at Marcus High School.
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firm or determined; unwavering
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resolute
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My mother is _____ in her decision to ground me this weekend. There is no way I will be able to change her mind.
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not moving or flowing; foul from lack of movement
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stagnant
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The pond has a foul smell because the water has been ____.
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being beyond what is required or sufficient; excess
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superfluous
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That girl is wearing 55 pieces of jewelry. Her accessories are _______.
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