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Those _____ to cigarette or cigar smoke may be floored by the cloud of nicotine in the downstairs bar.
Hint: Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
Those _____ to cigarette or cigar smoke may be floored by the cloud of nicotine in the downstairs bar.
Hint: Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.
averse
In early runs of the game, Riper was asked to play the enemy and attempt to _____ the U.S. planners.
Hint: To evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill.
In early runs of the game, Riper was asked to play the enemy and attempt to _____ the U.S. planners.
Hint: To evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill.
elude
She then intends to write a book to tie up the loose ends and ______ what happens to her characters.
She then intends to write a book to tie up the loose ends and ______ what happens to her characters.
reveal
As these unpleasant truths emerge, the bitterness, resentment and disillusionment will grow and a ________ will develop.
Hint: A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
As these unpleasant truths emerge, the bitterness, resentment and disillusionment will grow and a ________ will develop.
Hint: A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
She walks tall and has a ______ confidence and regal air that seems to exude from her.
Hint: Beaming with vivacity and happiness.
She walks tall and has a ______ confidence and regal air that seems to exude from her.
Hint: Beaming with vivacity and happiness.
The opera house has come under fire for putting an increasing ________ on its business ties.
The opera house has come under fire for putting an increasing ________ on its business ties.
The property belongs ________ to us, but it is mortgaged to the full of its value.
Hint: relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
The property belongs ________ to us, but it is mortgaged to the full of its value.
Hint: relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
Non-native, ______ plants often displace native species as they outcompete them for resources.
Non-native, ______ plants often displace native species as they outcompete them for resources.
_________ is the destruction by an armed actor of an unarmed social group, its power and its will to resist.
Hint: The term came after Holocaust.
_________ is the destruction by an armed actor of an unarmed social group, its power and its will to resist.
Hint: The term came after Holocaust.
Police are _________ for witnesses to a serious assault outside a Richmond bar which has left the victim fighting for his life.
Hint: Negative connotation is to accuse; positive connotation is attractive
Police are _________ for witnesses to a serious assault outside a Richmond bar which has left the victim fighting for his life.
Hint: Negative connotation is to accuse; positive connotation is attractive
We were happy to hear that the tumor was ______.
Hint: almost gone or cancer free.
We were happy to hear that the tumor was ______.
Hint: almost gone or cancer free.
There's one ______ member on the committee who won't agree to anything.
Hint: Think about the an aggressive and ferocious pug
There's one ______ member on the committee who won't agree to anything.
Hint: Think about the an aggressive and ferocious pug
Keen to preserve his artistic integrity, he refused several ______ Hollywood offers.
Hint: profitable
Keen to preserve his artistic integrity, he refused several ______ Hollywood offers.
Hint: profitable
He’s avoided eating anything with gluten for about a decade due to ______ disease.
Hint: it's a disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive reactions to gluten.
He’s avoided eating anything with gluten for about a decade due to ______ disease.
Hint: it's a disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive reactions to gluten.
A _______, or hybrid, approach to wireless network buildout can mean the difference between success and failure.
Hint: Involving a whole, instead of parts. Like reptile is to snake::mammal is to whale.
A _______, or hybrid, approach to wireless network buildout can mean the difference between success and failure.
Hint: Involving a whole, instead of parts. Like reptile is to snake::mammal is to whale.
Looking at Hong Kong designers and brands, we see a perfect, ________ union of tradition and innovation.
Hint: Without interruption
Looking at Hong Kong designers and brands, we see a perfect, ________ union of tradition and innovation.
Hint: Without interruption
In spite of its ______, it is the most comprehensive summary listing that I have seen in print.
Hint: The quality of being brief in duration.
In spite of its ______, it is the most comprehensive summary listing that I have seen in print.
Hint: The quality of being brief in duration.
I raised my foot flat against the door to gain some ________ and tugged as hard as I could.
Hint: A force compounded by means of a lever
I raised my foot flat against the door to gain some ________ and tugged as hard as I could.
Hint: A force compounded by means of a lever
A ______ player, he devoted his long life to keeping Shakespeare on the stage.
Hint: Requiring strength or vigor
A ______ player, he devoted his long life to keeping Shakespeare on the stage.
Hint: Requiring strength or vigor
During the breeding season, aquatic insect larvae become a ___________ part of the diet.
Hint: significant or important; dominant
During the breeding season, aquatic insect larvae become a ___________ part of the diet.
Hint: significant or important; dominant
The club has tickets on sale which ________ people who wish to enter the lotto each week.
The club has tickets on sale which ________ people who wish to enter the lotto each week.
Not that he took little interest in it, but it had no power to absorb and _______ him.
Not that he took little interest in it, but it had no power to absorb and _______ him.
Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan, and put the rosemary in to ______ for 15 minutes, off the heat, uncovered.
Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan, and put the rosemary in to ______ for 15 minutes, off the heat, uncovered.
Located in a street ______ with Italian restaurants, the beauty of this place is they'll always manage to squeeze you in somehow.
Located in a street ______ with Italian restaurants, the beauty of this place is they'll always manage to squeeze you in somehow.
It is _________ that we let our leaders know that we do not support militarization and war.
It is _________ that we let our leaders know that we do not support militarization and war.
While alcohol is the number one problem, the _______ of drugs is also placing increasing pressure on the center and its 17 permanent staff.
While alcohol is the number one problem, the _______ of drugs is also placing increasing pressure on the center and its 17 permanent staff.
His manners and _______ were extremely modest and unobtrusive.
His manners and _______ were extremely modest and unobtrusive.
When Beethoven is out of fashion, that is because people are afraid of drama and of ______ emotions.
When Beethoven is out of fashion, that is because people are afraid of drama and of ______ emotions.
As she got older, you could observe a _____ in her writing towards more serious subjects.
Choices
As she got older, you could observe a _____ in her writing towards more serious subjects. Choices
The novel won her international _____, earning her a Whitbread nomination.
The novel won her international _____, earning her a Whitbread nomination.
Flashcards
Genocide
Genocide
A deliberate act by an armed group to destroy a social group, including their power and will to resist.
War (as defined by Clausewitz)
War (as defined by Clausewitz)
The destruction of an armed enemy by another armed group, targeting both their power and their will to fight.
Pugnacious
Pugnacious
A behavior characterized by being aggressive and quick to fight.
Intrepid
Intrepid
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Leverage
Leverage
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Celiac disease
Celiac disease
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Holistic network buildout
Holistic network buildout
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Network-based security
Network-based security
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Seamless union of tradition and innovation
Seamless union of tradition and innovation
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Drift towards serious subjects
Drift towards serious subjects
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Elude
Elude
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Backlash
Backlash
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Invasive Plants
Invasive Plants
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Out compete
Out compete
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Serious Assault
Serious Assault
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Disillusionment
Disillusionment
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Witnesses
Witnesses
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Regal Air
Regal Air
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Nominally Owned
Nominally Owned
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Tie up the loose ends
Tie up the loose ends
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Study Notes
Opera House Criticism
- Opera house facing criticism for prioritizing business partnerships.
War and Genocide
- War, according to Clausewitz, is the armed destruction of an enemy's power and will to fight.
- Genocide is the destruction of an unarmed social group.
Personal Experiences
- The author, as a child, had an intense curiosity about the world and engaged deeply with studies and experiments.
- The author was praised by their teacher for their precocious abilities and high academic performance.
Medical Condition
- A tumor diagnosis was benign
Entertainment Preference
- There's interest in watching older people who aren't overly compliant or cheerful.
Committee Member
- A demanding member of the committee doesn't compromise.
Fan Impression
- An intrepid fan, despite warnings, was impressed by the experience.
Artistic Integrity
- The author refused lucrative Hollywood offers to preserve artistic integrity.
Dietary Restrictions
- The author avoids gluten due to celiac disease.
Physical Task
- Used leverage from a bar and block to move a rock.
Wireless Network
- A combined or hybrid approach is crucial to a successful wireless network.
Security Option
- Network storage of personal information offers enhanced security.
Hong Kong Design
- Hong Kong design combines tradition and innovation seamlessly.
Dessert
- Fig halves with mascarpone cheese and pepper are presented as a delightful dessert.
Paradigm Shift
- Questioning whether technological advancements are a paradigm shift or opportunity.
Theatre Performances
- Opera performances would garner acclaim.
Author's Writing Style
- Author's writing evolved toward more serious topics with age.
Coping with Challenges
- Short-lived regrets and fears due to imperative problems.
Redemption
- Betrayal of trust, followed by divine redemption from sin.
War Casualties
- Approximately 3.3 million deaths attributed to war, mostly from disease and famine.
Restaurant Accessibility
- A restaurant in a high-traffic area efficiently accommodates patrons..
Smoking Concerns
- Smoke in downstairs bar concerning for non-smokers.
Game Role
- The player Riper, initially, represented the enemy in the game by trying to evade the planners.
Book Project
- A book is planned to address the conclusion of the characters' stories.
Negative Consequences
- Emerging unpleasant truths will lead to bitterness and resentment, resulting in backlash.
Focus of a Note
- Note specifically focuses on the sister's life and experiences.
Personal Character
- The person walks with confidence and a radiant, regal presence
Property Ownership
- Property is largely mortgaged, belonging technically to another entity.
Plant Competition
- Non-native plants disrupt native species due to competition.
Assault Incident
- Police are investigating a serious assault outside a Richmond bar.
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Description
This quiz explores multiple themes including the criticism faced by an opera house prioritizing business partnerships, and the author's commitment to artistic integrity despite lucrative offers. It also touches on the concepts of war, genocide, personal experiences, and entertainment preferences. Engage in thought-provoking questions that unveil the complexities of these subjects.
