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521

The ancient temple was considered sacred, and any act to __________ its sanctity was met with severe punishment.

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522

The chairman of the Federal Reserve gave a speech to try to allay investors' fears about an economic downturn. To 'allay' fears is to:

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523

Sophie actually went to meet Joseph for a 'clandestine' liaison. What kind of liaison was it?

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524

The monotonous routine of his job filled him with a profound sense of ________, making each day feel endless.

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525

Everyone offered accolades to Sam after he won the Noble Prize. 'Accolades' are a form of:

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526

The new aircraft carrier is among several 'behemoths' that the Air Force has added to its fleet. What does 'behemoth' imply about the aircraft carrier?

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527

He claimed he signed the confession under __________ and that it was not his free will.

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528

Arnold could not walk because the pain in his foot was so "acute." What does "acute" mean in this context?

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529

The abandoned town became a __________ place after all its inhabitants moved away.

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530

The fireworks 'captivated' the young boy, who had never seen such things before. What did the fireworks do to him?

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531

Frugal innovation focuses on creating solutions that are:

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532

Ted was absolutely 'compliant' with Sue's strong opinions about what to do on a first date. What does 'compliant' mean?

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533

The auditor found a significant __________ between the company's reported profits and its actual revenue.

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534

The mission had to _____ when the team ran out of supplies and faced unexpected obstacles.

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535

Joe's mother admonished him not to ruin his appetite by eating cookies before dinner. To 'admonish' someone is to:

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536

The morning fog began to __________ as the sun rose higher in the sky.

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537

Angela received "absolution" from the jury. What does this imply about her legal situation?

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538

Because of "adverse" conditions, the hikers gave up. What kind of conditions were they?

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539

This drug will "alleviate" the symptoms of the terrible disease. What will the drug do?

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540

Bernardo was very touchy, and took any slight as an affront to his honor. An 'affront' is a(n):

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