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15 Cards in this Set
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The memory of the conversation still _____ him. |
vexed |
(of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic. |
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He was desperate not to ____ a guest. |
slight |
insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention. |
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When you buy a used car, you may be getting a ____ __ _ ___. |
pig in a poke |
something that you buy without knowing if it is good or not |
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We ____ ____ the solution entirely by accident. |
lighted upon |
to find or think of something unexpectedly |
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He could have strangled this _____ upstart |
impudent |
Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. |
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They __ ____ __ because they found it easier to ignore her behavior than to do something about it. |
put blinders on |
to refuse to accept something |
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I don't know why I thought he was innocent - I guess I had ____ __. |
blinders on |
to not be able to recognize or accept what is happening around you |
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He was ____ __ about the glory days. |
drivelling on |
talk nonsense |
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What a ____ dress! |
becoming |
(of clothing) looking good on someone. |
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Do not talk too much to your cousins, it's not ____. |
becoming |
suitable or appropriate. |
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Offer of payment __ ____ to entice you to look away. |
in kind |
in the same way; with something similar. |
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if he responded positively, they would respond __ ___. |
in kind |
in the same way; with something similar. |
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I admire your _____ too much. |
probity |
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. |
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A __-___ derby match. |
rip-roaring |
full of energy and vigour. |
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When we got the bill there was an extra 18% _____ __ as a service charge. |
tacked on |
to add something that is extra or does not belong |
