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19 Cards in this Set
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Some people suffer an ____________ reaction if they eat peanuts. |
adverse |
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Although CA leads the nation in farming, crops won't grow in most _________________ regions. |
arid |
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The jogger was injured by an unknown _____________who left him immobile at the side of the road. |
assailant
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The ocean ________________________ rose and fell, attracting the most daring surfers. Fan cheered enthusiastically when they saw their team's flags _________________ over the stadium. |
billow |
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In court, defendants can _____________ their accusers in a controlled setting. |
confront |
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You can't _______________ against my will. |
constrain |
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His novel used a ______________style but had a historical setting. Rather than ask parents for help, teens often turn to a ____________ for advice. |
contemporary |
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The painter chose to ________________- a plain prairie landscape using bold colors. |
depict |
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A judge must remain _______________ in order to render an evenhanded and logical decision. |
disinterested |
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Oceans _____________ about three fourths of the surface of our planet. |
encompass |
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Kate's ________________ fear of hurting herself during exercise has left her weak and out of shape. |
groundless |
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The speaker who said one thing but did something else entirely was regarded as a ___________________. |
hypocrite |
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Our school's intercom system is so old that this morning's announcements were almost _______________. |
incomprehensible |
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The postage scale can weigh a ________________ of only five pounds. |
maximum |
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The comedy troupe has many talented members but it still needs to hire a good _____________. |
mimic |
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Try not to let wisecracks ______________ your feelings |
ruffle |
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How does she manage to stay so ____________ in the face of such chaos? |
serene |
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His ______________ grin made the crowds cheer all the more for his unlikely victory. |
sheepish |
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Marathon runners need a great deal of _____________________. |
stamina |
