vocabulary workshop level b unit 11 choosing the right words – Flashcards
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British enlistment posters in World War I assured young men that they would be fighting for "king and country, __________ and home."
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hearth
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The blustery winds on that cold November day played ___________ with my hair.
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havoc
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As long as the door to compromise is even slightly __________, there is a chance that we will be able to reach an understanding.
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ajar
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The wonders of nature are as ______________ as the grains of sand on the seashore.
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innumerable
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Jorge and Louis both want to be friends again, but somehow their sincere efforts have been _____________.
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stalemated
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Instead of resorting at once to armed force, the 2 nations resolved the conflict by entering into a diplomatic ___________.
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dialogue
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In spite of all the criticism, our flag still stands throughout most of the world as a(n) _______________ of justice and freedom.
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emblem
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After World War II, the US was not ____________ toward its former enemies but tried to help them recover and rebuild.
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vindictive
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For many years Benedict Arnold served his country faithfully, but then he disgraced his name for all time by an _____________ act of treason.
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infamous
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Contract talks have been stalled for weeks, and nothing either side has suggested can seem to break the _____________.
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stalemate
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"_____________ is simply not good enough," said the company president.
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adequate
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The facts of history cannot always be arranged in the form of a smooth and logical _____________.
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narrative
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The man has such a ______________ ego that absouletly nothing ever seems to deflate him.
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gigantic
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"I _____________ you not to take any more reckless action," the city council president pleaded with the mayor.
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implore
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I wish you had _____________ over all the pros and cons before you made your final decision.
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mulled
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I was a little miffed when my polite _____________ of friendship were so rudely and nastily rejected.
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overtures
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Though jaywalking may be considered a(n) _____________ murder is definitely not!
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misdemeanor
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Some parents are quite strict with their children; others are somewhat ______________ and permissive.
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lax
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Instead of continuing to ______________ over the injustices that people have done to you, forget the past and concentrate on the future.
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mull
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Our high hopes for an easy victory _____________ away to nothing as we watched our opponents steadily increase their lead over us.
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wilted
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As I look over your record, I get the impression that your background in math and science is not ________________ for an engineering course.
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adequate
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Since I am willing to contribute to any worthy cause, there is no need to ______________ me for aid in such an emotional way.
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implore
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Her insistence on studying terms of our tutoring agreement made me think that I'd signed a ______________ with a lawyer.
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pact
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I will not allow our long and much cherished friendship be __________________ by this unfortunate understanding.
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marred
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I prefer _______________ fiction to drama or poetry.
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narrative
