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12th #6 sentences
Sentence | word |
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"When the facts about this awful crime are disclosed," said the lawyer, "they will _________ you and show clearly that the defendant is a monster." | appall |
After a picnic in the woods, Shawn found a tick on his ankle and then developed a rash. ____________ of the risk of Lyme disease, he saw his doctor right away. | Cognizant |
When my dog died, my roommate tried to ___________ with me, but he didn't really understand how I was feeling. | commiserate |
In order to sell his old car for the highest possible price, Jim did the ____________ thing: he slapped a new coat of paint on it and didn't mention that it needed new brakes and an exhaust system. | expedient |
The biggest ___________ to peace in the Middle East may be the acts of terrorism committed by both sides. | hindrance |
• The senator's lifelong devotion to politics was _________d early, when she was elected president of her high-school senior class. | kindle |
• Avery celebrated his promotion by taking his friends out for a __________ dinner. "The best of everything!" he told the waiter, "and it's all on me." | lavish |
"Diet Tips from Space Aliens"; "Five-Year-Old Gives Birth to Basketball Team"; "Florida Floating Out to Sea"—no idea seems too _____________ to be reported in the supermarket tabloids. | ludicrous |
• It's not surprising that Rich lost his job. His attitude toward working has always been _____________. | negligent |
• Before handing in his report, Dan was told to ____________ it for misspellings and other errors. | scrutinize |