Level f Unit 3 choosing the right word – Flashcards
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I was simply unable to follow the _______ reasoning by which she "proved" that a straight line is not necessarily the shortest distance between two points.
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Circuitous
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Our military is prepared to deal with external aggression, but our best defense against _______ at home is the loyalty of the American people.
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Sedition
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_________ is a noble human emotion, but in itself it is no substitute for vigorous efforts to help other people.
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Commiseration
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Since he has been able to _______ almost anything he wants out of his parents, he is quite unprepared now to face the harsh realities of life.
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Wheedle
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An experienced politician always tries to avoid making _______ remarks that may offend some voters.
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Inadvertent
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Although the Queen is the _________ head of state, the Prime Minister is the real leader of the British government.
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Nominal
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_____________ was such a common offense among Roman provincial governors that, when asked how they made their fortunes, most simply replied, "Im the provinces."
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Peculation
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His investments proved to be profitable, but they were ______ rather than the result of knowledge and planning.
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Adventitious
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The Biblical prophets ______ idol worship of any kind and railed vehemently against such practices.
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Abominated
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You are following an all too familiar pattern in _______ your failures to anyone and everyone- except yourself.
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Ascribing
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Although that critic is feared for _________ reviews, I have learned that there is usually a sound basis for her unfavorable judgements.
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Vitriolic
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I learned that I would have to make a choice between my strong aversion to hard work and my equally strong _________ for eating.
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Proclivity
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It is only in my fantasies that I display the ____________ associated with movie heroes who are "as cool as a cucumber."
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Sangfroid
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After he had seen the error of his ways, the villain attempted to __________the dark deeds of his past by acts of kindness and mercy.
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Expiate
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Experienced lawyers know that the line between literal truth and slight but significant distortion of the facts is often a ________ one.
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Tenuous
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With the deadline fast approaching, the local newspaper office was in a __________of last-minute activity and preparation.
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Ferment
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They are conscientious objectors to military service because they are ______ by a deep religious conviction not to take a human life.
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Enjoined
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When I spoke to my Mother about going on the Easter trip to Washington, her only reply was a _________ "We'll see."
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Noncommittal
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Modern American society can justly be said to be the end point of the _________ of diverse groups of immigrants.
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Acculturation
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The worst way I can think to _________ this program would be to set up a new Committee on ____________ Programs.
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Expedite
