Vocab Workshop – Level A – Unit 11 – Choosing the Right Word – Flashcards
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The defenders of the Alamo put up a ________ resistance against the enemy.
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dogged
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All I need is a meal, a hot shower, and a good night's sleep to _______ my energies.
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replenish
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Isn't it foolish to think that just because of his _________ physique he has no interest in art or music?
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burly
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No, I wasn't _________ to be chosen the most popular member of the class, but maybe I was just a little surprised.
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dumbfounded
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Suddenly, the stillness of the early morning hours was ________ by a single shot!
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rent
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To avoid a lot of unwanted attention, the famous rock star registered in the hotel under a(n) _________.
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alias
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There are several organizations who goal is to protect endangered species, such as the giant panda, to keep them from becoming _________.
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extinct
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The aging actor trying to play the part of a young man seemed no more than a _________ of the great performer he once was.
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parody
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With all of his absences and goofing off in class, it was __________ that he would not pass the test.
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inevitable
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Is there anything more romantic than a nighttime _________ upon the moonlit decks of a mighty ocean liner?
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amble
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"I'll have two hot dogs with all the fixings," I said to the vendor, "and don't _________ on the mustard!"
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skimp
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Nikki __________ the truth about her whereabouts in order to conceal her alliance with the defendant.
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distorted
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The prejudices of a bigot are sometimes so ________ that it is very difficult to get rid of them.
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ingrained
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When I discovered the abandoned cave that was used for an enemy hideout during WWII, I was amazed with how many war __________ still remained.
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relics
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I hope to pick up some real bargains at the __________ sale being held in our civic center.
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rummage
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I know that you don't like the idea of painting the house, but you'll just have to ___________ your teeth and do it.
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grit
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Whether the window was broken accidentally or as an act of __________, the fact remains that it is broken and must be paid for.
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vandalism
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After months of looking for employment, my sister, known for her __________ persistence, finally obtained her dream job as a video game reviewer.
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dogged
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An art historian who is trying to verify the authenticity of a painting acts more like a __________ than a critic.
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sleuth
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Although it is sometimes hard, we must have faith that in the long run justice and decency will __________.
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prevail
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It may be, as you say, that this volcano has been __________ for many years, but isn't there some danger that it may come to life again?
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extinct
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Since it is possible for nations to settle their disagreements in a reasonable way, we refuse to believe that war is __________.
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inevitable
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We scorn all those who would deliberately bend the truth and _________ history in order to suit the political needs of their day.
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distort
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His ________ success at such an early age left him unprepared to handle the disappointments and failures that came to him later in life.
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meteoric
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Don't you find those TV shows that _________ famous people hilarious?
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parody
