Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary – Level A – Unit 5 – Sentences – Flashcards
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His __________ expression showed how highly he valued his own opinions and scorned the views of others.
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smug
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The program contained a(n) __________ of the opera, so we were able to follow the action even though the singing was in Italian.
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synopsis
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It is true that the __________of Maine are often called "Mainiacs"?
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inhabitants
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No one can question her complete __________ to basic American ideas and ideals.
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fidelity
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After the dentist gave me an injection of novocaine, the whole side of my jaw and face turned __________.
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numb
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Some children are as docile as sheep; others are as __________ as mules.
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headstrong
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By __________ in a loud, confident voice, he tried to convince us that he had nothing to do with the accident.
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blustering
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Our team suffered a tough __________ when our best player was hurt in the first few minutes of play.
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setback
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Anyone who has never had a sprained ankle will find it hard to imagine how __________ the pain is.
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acute
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Because of our inexperience and haste, we __________ the little repair job so badly that it became necessary to replace the entire motor.
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bungle
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We had eaten only a light breakfast before hiking for hours in the crisp mountain air, so you can imagine how __________ we were by lunchtime.
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ravenous
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The newscaster on my favorite TV program not only tells that facts of the news but also offers a(n) __________ that helps us to understand it.
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commentary
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Do you think it is a good idea to try to __________ the weeping child by giving her a lollipop?
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pacify
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When my two sisters began their bitter quarrel, only Mother had enough nerve to enter the __________ and tell them to stop.
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fray
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Since the convicted felon had shown no __________ for his crimes, the judge sentenced him to the maximum prison term allowed.
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remorse
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The accused person must be given every chance to __________ the charges against him or her.
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refute
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