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inundation
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the state of being overwhelmed.
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We received an_________ of applications 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 life times of ______________
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abhor
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Hate,or 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 he 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 or a web or threadlike substance.
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The gauze bandage on her leg looked like a huge _______________
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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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presage
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warning of the future
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I had a nagging ________ that the results of my medical test would not be good
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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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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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Vile
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Disgusting,repulsive
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What is that________odor?
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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 a __________ right of 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 funerals
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Bagpipes played a haunting ________ at the funeral of the fallen leader
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