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The fans began to ________ loudly as their team scored the winning goal in the final seconds.

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22

The critics continued to ________ the director's latest film, praising its innovative storytelling.

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23

An amiable fellow, Harry got along with just about everyone. 'Amiable' describes someone who is:

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24

Although public pressure was intense, the President remained "adamant" about his proposal. What does "adamant" mean?

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25

Though Antoinette was normally quite calm, when the waiter spilled soup on her for the fourth time in 15 minutes she stood up and accosted the man. To 'accost' someone is to:

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26

When he heard about the car crash, he felt "anxiety" because his girlfriend was driving on that road. What is "anxiety"?

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27

The new law sought to ________ all citizens, granting them the right to vote regardless of their economic status.

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28

The mother gave the crying child candy to _____ him and satisfy his demands.

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29

The captain's 'brusque' manner offended the passengers. What kind of manner did the captain have?

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30

An anarchist, Carmine wanted to dissolve every government everywhere. An 'anarchist' is someone who:

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31

Which word means to humiliate or degrade?

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32

Jerry didn't know why, but he felt an incredible affinity for Kramer the first time they met. An 'affinity' is a:

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33

Bill Gates's house is stocked with so many "amenities." What are "amenities"?

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34

Erica and Donald 'consummated' their agreement in the executive boardroom. What does 'consummated' mean in this context?

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35

The servant 'beseeched' the king for food to feed his starving family. What was the servant doing?

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36

The accountant was arrested for attempting to ________ funds from the company by falsifying records.

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37

After years of public pressure, the aging monarch decided to _____ his throne.

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38

The young girl's 'capricious' tendencies made it difficult for her to focus on achieving her goals. What kind of tendencies did she have?

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39

In certain regions of the country, people speak a distinct __________ that differs significantly from the standard language.

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40

After several failed attempts, the inventor became __________ but refused to give up on his project.

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