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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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peruse
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read thoroughly or carefully
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Please _______________ the questions on the exam be fore starting.
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presage
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a warning of the future
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I had a nagging ______________that the results of my medical testa would not be good.
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vile
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disgusting, repulsive
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What is that ___________ oder?
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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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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 lifetimes of ___________.
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abhor
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hate; despise
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i _______ hate 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 experssion
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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, sevral characters are buried
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scourge
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a whip used to inflict
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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 ; web or threadlike substance
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the gauze bandage on her leg looked like a huge _____________.
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valor
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bravery and 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
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the right that all men are created equal is an __________ right to the costitiution .
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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 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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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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