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Marcy and Jack worked out a(n) _____ divorce.
amicable
The goodwill they put into the final settlement could not _____ the memory of the months of anger that came before it.
efface
It's strange but true: one _____, constant law of nature is that nothing is ever constant or ____.
immutable
It's strange but true: one immutable, constant law of nature is that nothing is ever constant or _____.
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When she started her new job, Robin tried in ____ ways to find out why her ____ had left.
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When she started her new job, Robin tried in devious ways to find out why her ____ had left.
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Rita and Bruno couldn't agree on what kind of art to put in their living room. They rejected a large piece of sculpture he had chosen, saying it was too _____.
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He _____(e)d her when she suggested an abstract painting.
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The concert was awful. In addition, a(n) _____ person beside me kept up an incessant stream of conversation.
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The band was too loud and badly out of time -- creating cacophony, not music. Adding to the general _____ is the garrulous person beside me.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Cards Overview
- Amicable divorce refers to a divorce characterized by goodwill, showing that despite difficulties, parties resolved their issues amicably.
- Efface means to erase or remove, highlighting that good intentions cannot erase past negative experiences.
Nature Laws
- Immutable signifies a fundamental law of nature that remains unchanging over time, emphasizing the constancy of change.
- Static indicates a lack of change, contrasting with the idea that everything is in a state of flux.
Workplace Dynamics
- Devious describes behavior that is deceitful or indirect, often used to navigate sensitive workplace situations.
- Predecessor refers to a person who held a position before another, indicating curiosity about past reasons for their departure from a role.
Artistic Disagreements
- Ponderous denotes something that is heavy or weighty, often leading to disagreements about artistic preferences.
- Rebuff means to reject or refuse someone’s proposal, emphasizing conflict in tastes and opinions in art.
Concert Experience
- Garrulous characterizes an overly talkative individual, contributing to distractions during an event.
- Dissonance refers to a lack of harmony or agreement, particularly in music, underscoring the chaotic experience at the concert.
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