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Though I wanted to let 'bygones be bygones,' I found that I could not wholly ______ the bitter memory of their behavior from my mind.
Though I wanted to let 'bygones be bygones,' I found that I could not wholly ______ the bitter memory of their behavior from my mind.
expunge
If only parents could ______ their hard-won practical wisdom and experience to their children.
If only parents could ______ their hard-won practical wisdom and experience to their children.
bequeath
Our representative offered one simple but ______ argument against the proposal; it would raise the cost of living.
Our representative offered one simple but ______ argument against the proposal; it would raise the cost of living.
cogent
In the opening scene of the horror film, a shadowy figure dressed in black ___________ through the graveyard in the moonlight.
In the opening scene of the horror film, a shadowy figure dressed in black ___________ through the graveyard in the moonlight.
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Your ability to guess what I am thinking about at any given time is nothing short of _________.
Your ability to guess what I am thinking about at any given time is nothing short of _________.
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As we stood on the railway tracks looking off into the distance, the rails seemed to _________ and meet at some far-off point.
As we stood on the railway tracks looking off into the distance, the rails seemed to _________ and meet at some far-off point.
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Before making our final plans, we should _______ exactly how much money we will have for the expenses.
Before making our final plans, we should _______ exactly how much money we will have for the expenses.
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When the candidate admitted openly that he had been mistaken in some of his earlier policies, we _______ him more highly than ever.
When the candidate admitted openly that he had been mistaken in some of his earlier policies, we _______ him more highly than ever.
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Because our natural resources are _______ and by no means inexhaustible, we must learn to conserve them.
Because our natural resources are _______ and by no means inexhaustible, we must learn to conserve them.
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When I saw the pain he caused others and the pleasure he took in doing so, I realized he was truly a ________ person.
When I saw the pain he caused others and the pleasure he took in doing so, I realized he was truly a ________ person.
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So long as we remained indoors, we were _______ to the arctic blasts that swept down on our snowbound cabin.
So long as we remained indoors, we were _______ to the arctic blasts that swept down on our snowbound cabin.
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In a situation that would have left me all but helpless with embarrassment, he remained cool and _________.
In a situation that would have left me all but helpless with embarrassment, he remained cool and _________.
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Isn't it remarkable how quickly a throng of sunbathers will pick up their belongings and _____ when a few drops of rain fall?
Isn't it remarkable how quickly a throng of sunbathers will pick up their belongings and _____ when a few drops of rain fall?
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The screening committee investigated not only the candidates themselves but also the organizations with which they were _________
The screening committee investigated not only the candidates themselves but also the organizations with which they were _________
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Is there anyone in the world as ________ as a senior who attends a mere sophomore class dance?
Is there anyone in the world as ________ as a senior who attends a mere sophomore class dance?
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The more knowledge and wisdom people acquire, the more keenly they become aware that no one is __________.
The more knowledge and wisdom people acquire, the more keenly they become aware that no one is __________.
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Only by paying ________ attention in innumerable details were the investigators able to piece together the cause of the accident.
Only by paying ________ attention in innumerable details were the investigators able to piece together the cause of the accident.
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Antibiotics were once considered wonder drugs, but we now know that they are not ________ for all our physical ailments.
Antibiotics were once considered wonder drugs, but we now know that they are not ________ for all our physical ailments.
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I knew the dean would accept my apology when she characterized my behavior as thoughtless but ______.
I knew the dean would accept my apology when she characterized my behavior as thoughtless but ______.
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Her election to Congress was the __________ of a lifelong ambition.
Her election to Congress was the __________ of a lifelong ambition.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Flashcards
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Expunge: To completely remove or erase a memory or record; often used in legal contexts.
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Bequeath: To pass on or leave something (usually knowledge or assets) to future generations; implies a legacy.
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Cogent: A term describing a clear, logical, and convincing argument or case; essential for persuasive communication.
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Skulked: To move stealthily or furtively; often associated with hiding or avoiding detection, commonly used in literature.
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Uncanny: Describes an ability or phenomenon that is extraordinary and difficult to explain; often implies a supernatural quality.
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Converge: To come together from different directions; this term is often used in discussions about pathways, ideas, or goals.
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Ascertain: To find out or establish something with certainty; involves gathering information to make informed decisions.
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Esteemed: Highly regarded or respected; often used to describe individuals with strong reputation or accomplishments.
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Finite: Having limits or boundaries; frequently applies to resources, time, or quantities in discussions about sustainability.
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Malevolent: Describes a person who wishes harm or evil to others; indicates a deep-seated desire to cause suffering.
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Invulnerable: Immunity from harm or damage; often used to express a state of safety against threats.
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Nonchalant: An attitude of calmness and relaxed ease; often seen in contexts where one should feel anxious.
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Disperse: To scatter or spread out over a wide area; commonly used to describe groups that break apart.
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Affiliated: Being officially attached or connected to an organization or group; important in organizational studies.
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Supercilious: Displaying arrogance and disdain; often used in social contexts to describe a haughty attitude.
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Omniscient: Having unlimited knowledge or awareness; frequently used in literature to describe a narrator's perspective.
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Scrupulous: Being diligent, thorough, and attentive to detail; essential in research and ethical practices.
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Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; often used in discussions about health and medicine.
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Venial: Refers to a minor or forgivable offense; used in moral discussions to differentiate between serious and minor wrongdoings.
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Attainment: The act of achieving or realizing something significant, often related to personal goals or ambitions.
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