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20 Cards in this Set
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The anger of the workers against the harsh policies of their employers _________d in a workers strike.
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culminated
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President Bush will give an _____on Memorial Day to the soldiers.
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oration
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In poor countries, only 20% of the population is ______.
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literate
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After the interesting movie, we had a very _____conversation.
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animated
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After Daddy washed the car, the _____of the paint shone in the sun.
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luster
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The detective had to ______the whereabouts of the suspect.
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verify
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Since the book doesn't fit with the other titles, put it in the _______ pile.
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miscellaneous
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The surfers were surprised to see the enormous wave ______before them.
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loom
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The girl always told the truth and was a very _____person.
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upright
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The father ______ with anger when he learned his son had copied his friend's homework.
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seethed
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The little girl began to _____over which dress to wear to school.
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brood
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John's friend tried to ______him into stealing the computer.
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goad
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Chocolate is the key ______in making fudge.
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ingredient
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She would ______to be in California for the summer.
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yearn
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The mother __________d her children and now they are spoiled brats.
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indulged
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The actor felt like a _______fool when he forgot his lines.
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downright
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When the kids forgot to put away their toys, their mother became _______.
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peevish
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Elizabeth had the _____distinction of being the only student who scored 100%.
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unique
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Make sure you only _____the Ahi tuna or it will be overdone!
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singe
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The speaker _____d on and on not noticing that almost everyone had left.
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droned
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