a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

The governor face a _____ of questions about possible budget cuts.

difference, variety; having many different types or forms

Our science teacher has a _____ of interests, including an appreciation of Russian literature

to look at or think about with great satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

I will try not to _____ about winning a scholarship to music camp.

a line of people waiting for something The long _____ at the bus stop indicated that a bus had not come for a while.

Despite people’s best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually _____ with age.

When you speak in that narrow-minded way, you sound like a _____.

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

Doctors often advise patients to _____ their intake of any fatty or salty foods.

to keep within set limits; to confine

Doctors often advise patients to _____ their intake of any fatty or salty foods

to keep within set limits; to confine

A bride and groom _____ to love each other throughout their marriage.

(noun) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge OR (verb) to declare or promise in a serious way

Thugs will often choose to _____ weary travelers as they make their way home.

to lie in wait for and attack; ambush

Will you please tell me when the coach will _____ a team leader?

Magicians use optical _____ to amaze their audiences.

to a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

How can we _____ the students to undertake more challenging work?

to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action

My grandmother always gives me _____ advice.

Mountain bikes are designed to withstand even the most rugged _____ .

landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

Now that we have proof of their innocence, we can __________ them of all charges.

According to legend, Zorro, the heroic Mexican character, was too __________ for local police to capture.

Before my grandmother died, she made me a special quilt as a __________ of her love.

something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir

The __________ of the homeless upsets many concerned citizens.

Let’s __________ the list to see the finishing times of each marathon runner.

to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly

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Question	Answer
BARRAGE	a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something
barrage	The governor face a _____ of questions about possible budget cuts.
DIVERSITY	difference, variety; having many different types or forms
diversity	Our science teacher has a _____ of interests, including an appreciation of Russian literature
GLOAT	to look at or think about with great satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
gloat	I will try not to _____ about winning a scholarship to music camp.
QUEUE /queue	a line of people waiting for something The long _____ at the bus stop indicated that a bus had not come for a while.
WITHER	to dry up, wilt, sag
wither	Despite people’s best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually _____ with age.
bigot	When you speak in that narrow-minded way, you sound like a _____.
BIGOT	an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
enigma	Doctors often advise patients to _____ their intake of any fatty or salty foods.
ENIGMA	to keep within set limits; to confine
restrict	Doctors often advise patients to _____ their intake of any fatty or salty foods
RESTRICT	to keep within set limits; to confine
vow	A bride and groom _____ to love each other throughout their marriage.
VOW	(noun) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge OR (verb) to declare or promise in a serious way
waylay	Thugs will often choose to _____ weary travelers as they make their way home.
WAYLAY	to lie in wait for and attack; ambush
designate	Will you please tell me when the coach will _____ a team leader?
DEIGNATe	Point to
illusion	Magicians use optical _____ to amaze their audiences.
ILLUSION	to a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist
motivate	How can we _____ the students to undertake more challenging work?
MOTIVATE	to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action
sage	My grandmother always gives me _____ advice.
SAGE	a very wise person
terrain	Mountain bikes are designed to withstand even the most rugged _____ .
TERRAIN	landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge
acquit	Now that we have proof of their innocence, we can __________ them of all charges.
ACQUIT	) to declare not guilty
elusive	According to legend, Zorro, the heroic Mexican character, was too __________ for local police to capture.
ELUSIVE	diffucilt to catch
keepsake	Before my grandmother died, she made me a special quilt as a __________ of her love.
KEEPSAKE	something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir
plight	The __________ of the homeless upsets many concerned citizens.
PLIGHT	a sorry condition or state
scan	Let’s __________ the list to see the finishing times of each marathon runner.
SCAN	to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly

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