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bungle If we __________ this project, we may never get another chance to prove ourselves as a worthy team.
BUNGLE (verb) to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something
commentary Our spiritual leader gave us a __________ on the true meaning of charity.
COMMENTARY (noun) a series of notes clarifying or explaining something; OR (noun) an expression of opinion
duration Even though the story was hard to follow, my friends decided to stay for the __________ of the opera.
DURATION (noun) the length of time that something continues or lasts
FIDELITY (noun) state of being faithful; OR (noun) accuracy in details; exactness
fidelity The __________ of scratchy old records can’t match the clarity of CDs.
fray After the two loudest students began arguing, the whole class jumped into the __________ . A faucet that drips continuously can __________ anyone’s nerves.
FRAY (noun) a brawl or noisy quarrel; OR (verb) to wear away by rubbing; make ragged and worn OR (verb) to strain and irritate
HEADSTRONG (adjective) willful; stubborn
headstrong Even the most patient caregiver may feel challenged when faced with a __________ child.
RAVENOUS (adjective) greedy; very hungry; OR (adjective) eager for satisfaction
ravenous Exercising vigorously for several hours gives me a __________ appetite.
REFUTE (verb) to prove incorrect
refute After analyzing the situation, I now know a foolproof way to __________ the original claim.
SMUG (adjective) overly satisfied with oneself
smug Just because he got the lead in the school play doesn’t justify his irritating air of __________ superiority.
PACIFY (verb) to make peaceful or calm; to soothe
pacify The factory owners hope to __________ the angry protestors with promises of higher wages.
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