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"The cake rose … in the oven, leaving one side lopsided."

unevenly

"Language is inherently …; words are but shadows of the truths they try to capture." — Inspired by Ludwig Wittgenstein

inexact

"The knife’s sharp blade allowed for easy … through the thick cardboard."

penetration

"Adding fresh herbs to the dish … improved its flavor."

significantly

"He … agreed to babysit his little sister, but only after negotiating extra allowance."

reluctantly

"After the meeting, their opinions began to …—some wanted expansion, others preferred to stay small."

diverge

"The DNA test proved … that he was the missing heir to the family fortune."

conclusively

The … cake tilted dangerously on its plate after her first clumsy slice.

lopsided

She took a … of faith and quit her job to travel the world.

leap

The old oak tree showed …, bending but not breaking in the storm.

resilience

Fire is … dangerous, yet we crave its warmth.

inherently

Succulents … on neglect—they love dry soil and sunshine.

thrive

The surgeon’s … saved the patient’s life during the delicate operation.

precision

She tried to … her surprise when he showed up at the party unannounced.

conceal

"The company will … new software next week to fix the security bugs."

deploy

"The … of electric cars has skyrocketed in recent years due to environmental concerns."

adoption

"Suggesting that the Earth revolved around the Sun was once considered …."

heresy

"Her angry glare … her polite words—I knew she was furious."

contradicted

"Spy movies often feature agents trying to … enemy organizations without being detected."

infiltrate

"The company improved employee ^… by offering flexible work hours."

retention

"The … customer demanded a refund after receiving the wrong order twice."

disgruntled

"The workers filed a formal … about the sudden pay cuts."

grievance

"After the marathon, his legs ached with …, but his heart was full of pride."

fatigue

"Years of shift work led to … overload—his body was constantly struggling to adapt."

allostatic

"After shoveling snow for an hour, he collapsed on the couch, panting from …."

exertion

"She decided to … sugar from her diet to improve her health."

eliminate

"The fallen tree was a minor … on the hiking trail, so we climbed over it easily."

obstacle

"She starts her day with 30 minutes of … to clear her mind and boost her energy."

jogging

She struggled to … her emotions after the surprising news."

articulate

For dinner, we had baked … with lemon and herbs—simple but delicious.

codfish

"The delayed flight and lack of updates … even the most patient travelers."

disgruntled

"When I was a teenager, I used to … of my bedroom window to meet friends at night."

sneak out

They … on vacation plans—beach for her, mountains for him—and chose a coastal town with hiking trails."

compromised

"Her … efforts to learn the violin paid off—she finally mastered the concerto."

persistent

"After accidentally breaking her friend’s vase, he offered to pay for it as …."

reparation

The city’s power … failed during the storm, leaving thousands without electricity.

grid

"A sudden problem … during the meeting, forcing us to change our plans."

arose

"She used her social media following as … to promote her small business."

leverage

"He was … to the mysterious painting in the corner of the gallery—it seemed to glow."

drawn

"We managed to … through the back door after the concert started."

sneak in

"In the debate, she remained calm even when her … made personal attacks."

adversary

"She gave a … speech about climate change that inspired everyone in the room."

passionate

"The … child asked endless questions about how clouds are formed."

curious

"She managed to … her parents to let her travel solo by showing them a detailed safety plan."

persuade

"His sudden fever was a major … for the whole family."

concern

"This tradition … in ancient Greece and spread across Europe over centuries."

originated

"Make sure the software is … with your operating system before installing it."

compatible

"Lack of sleep can be … to both your physical and mental health."

detrimental

"The … guided his sheep through the valley, whistling to his border collie for help."

herder

"After the surprise party, she felt … by gratitude—and the mountain of dishes left to clean."

overwhelmed