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30 Cards in this Set
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hackneyed
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Allie has decided to stop saying the _____ word "Hello!" when she answers the phone. Instead, she says "Greetings!"
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proximity
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While visiting Hollywood, Sayda was excited by the _____ of movie stars. "You could be standing right beside one and never know it!" she said.
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supplant
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You'll always be my best friend, Christy told Carole when Carole moved away. "I may have other friends, but no one will every _____ you in my heart."
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morose
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The kids were sulky and _____ on the first day of school. They hated to face the fact that summer had ended.
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nonchalance
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When they feel nervous and ill at ease, many people try to achieve an air of _____ by putting their hands in their pockets and humming.
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voracious
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Although they are small, most rodents are _____ eaters. Mice, gerbils, and hamsters nibble almost constantly.
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incidental
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Stopping smoking can save your life, said the doctor. "And there are some _____ benefits as well; you won't have stained teeth, yellow fingers, or bad breath."
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frivolous
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Feeling _____ on a sunny Saturday morning, I treated myself to a manicure rather than doing the housework that was waiting for me.
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torpor
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After a snake eats it generally falls into a state of _____ for a day or more, barely moving or even breathing.
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meander
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During the exam, the instructor _____(e)d through the test room, up and down the aisles, left and then right, apparently with no particular purpose---but the students knew she was keeping a sharp eye on them.
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equivocal
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When Ben asked Jenna if she loved him, her _____ response---"Oh, Ben, I love everybody"---left him more confused than ever.
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vilify
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The candidate's voice shook as he showed reporters an ugly cartoon attacking his wife. "_____ me if you like---I can take abuse," he said. "But leave my family alone."
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garbled
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After a stroke, some people partially lose their ability to speak. Until they recover, their words come out _____ and unclear.
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infraction
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Students are sent to detention for a variety of _____s, such as fighting, talking in class, or being disrespectful to a teacher.
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somber
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On the day of the queen's funeral, the national radio station played nothing but the most _____ music.
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garner
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Since I _____ so many compliments every time I wear this sweater, I must conclude that it is a very good color for me.
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incite
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The appearance of a hawk in the sky _____(e)d the other birds to attack, fearing that it was there to kill and eat their young.
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peruse
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Irene _____(e)d the contract slowly, reading every bit of the fine print. She didn't want to sign anything that she might regret later.
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recluse
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Mrs. Sheridan rarely leaves her house. She is simply a harmless old _____, but the neighborhood kids think she must be a witch or a criminal.
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renounce
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I am dropping out of the race, the candidate stated after losing badly in the primary election. "I have _____(e)d all hope of becoming president."
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peerless
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Well, I see that our _____ ball club has been beaten again, Matt said sarcastically, as the baseball team lost its ninth game in a row.
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propriety
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I thought my grandmother's sense of _____ would be offended by my sister's plan to be married barefoot in a meadow, but Grandma loved the idea.
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whimsical
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Getting a pet should not be a(n) _____, spur-of-the-moment decision. Owning a dog or a cat is a long-term commitment that requires thought and planning.
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immutable
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The stars may look unchanging, but in fact they are not _____. Stars are born, and eventually die, over billions of years.
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rebuff
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Zach quickly _____s anyone who calls to try to sell him something or raise funds. "I'm not interested," he says, and hangs up.
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scanty
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It's obvious that the Hallers have not lived in their apartment very long. The furnishings are _____---just a couch, a bed, and a kitchen table
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authoritanian
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It's easy to see that Amanda is the oldest child in her family. Her _____ manner shows that she's accustomed to being in charge.
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callous
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When she was a little girl, Darlene thought the pastor of her church was wise and all-knowing. But as an adult, she saw him as a narrow-minded, _____ man who saw the world in ridiculously black-and-white terms.
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steadfast
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Tyrell is the most _____ player on his soccer team. He's totally committed, and he never misses a game or a practice session.
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usurp
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Not realizing that Dad is the only one who ever sits in the brown recliner, my date innocently sat there. "Who is this person who has _____(e)d my throne?" Dad roared at the poor boy.
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