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uninitiated
To the _______, most computer systems seem complex and difficult to understand. (INITIATIVE)
unequivocal
The pieces of evidence fell into place with the _______ precision of a well-made jigsaw puzzle. (VOICE)
misgivings
Parents have deep _______ about allowing business values to be used in schools (GIVE)
escapism
For many people, social networking offers them a feeling of _______ from the real world. (ESCAPE)
hungover
Not sick, Mai guessed, but probably _______ now that she drank a lot at the party last night. (HANG)
enmeshed
The boats surrounded the whales, drove them into nets, where they became _______ and were rendered helpless by harpoon thrusts. (MESH)
bilabial
"P" is a _______ consonant. (LIP)
counter-intuitively
Perhaps _______, recent computer modeling studies predict fewer tropical cyclones if the ocean heats up further as a result of global warming. (INTUITION)
assimilated
New immigrants have been successfully _______ into the community. (SIMILAR)
self-righteous
We have to learn good examples, to look at our behaviour and to stop being _______. (RIGHT)
expressionless
She stood there completely _______ so I had no idea at all what she was thinking. (EXPRESS)
typecast
Any actor who becomes known for one role is in danger of becoming _______. (TYPE)
requisitioned
This school was once _______ as a military hospital during the war. (REQUIRE)
outlaw
So far, the United States has said it cannot agree to _______ all types of antipersonnel mines. (LAW)
self-evaluation
In Scotland, there is greater emphasis on _______ by individual schools. (VALUE)
confidentiality
According to a recent survey in Britain, more women than men emphasized _______ and trust. (CONFIDENCE)
editorials
People also read these papers for their reviews of new books, films and plays for their (EDIT)
multifaceted
Since most important problems are _______, there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. (FACET)
imperceptibly
The rocks appear to be stationary but in the high winds that whip across this desert landscape, they are in reality moving _______. (PERCEIVE)
triumphant
After the cup final, the _______ team bussed back to the hotel parading the cup as they went. (TRIUMPH)
vehicular
The cottage has no _______ access but can be reached by a short walk across the moor. (VEHICLE)
upended
He climbed out, leaving the car _______ on its roof. (END)
antidepressants
Physicians must exercise caution when prescribing _______. (DEPRESS)
housebound
He pointed out that e-books were not only cheaper, because of the lack of wear and tear and thefts, but they also offered great opportunities for older _______ readers. (HOUSE)
decolonization
One of the United Nations' earliest successes was to promote a largely peaceful process of _______. (COLONY)
ex-directory
After several threatening calls, we decided to go _______. (DIRECT)
afield
At least in theory, this should make the region increasingly attractive to foreign investment from further _______. (FIELD)
misnomer
'Villa' was something of a _______, the place was no more than an old farmhouse. (NAME)
crowd-pleaser
Mickey Mouse made his screen debut on November 18, 1928 and has been a _______ ever since. (CROWD)
interspecies
A baby leopard has been pictured suckling a lioness in the wild, in the first ever documented example of _______ parenting of its kind. (SPECIES)
influential
For many people, Ludwig Van Beethoven is the most _______ figure in the history of western classical music. (INFLUENCE)
extraordinary
His _______ talent was already clearly evident. (ORDINARY)
relationships
His day-to-day _______ with people invariably turned out to be rather turbulent. (RELATE)
apparently
He _______ fell in love with a number of society women. (APPEAR)
elusive
However, the identity of the girl who lay closest to his heart remains _______ to this day. (ELUDE)
containerized
The cargo was _______ for safe and efficient shipping. (CONTENT)
sidestepped
She _______ questions about whether she plans to run, saying she's focused on her voter registration and campaign finance initiatives. (STEP)
telegenic
Mark, a _______ commentator, was often featured on state television explaining government policy. (TELEVISION)
unbecoming
Politicians and academics pointed to the building's _______ contours as a cautionary tale of architectural overreach. (BECOME)
vicissitudes
The project was subject to the usual _______ of exploratory research. (VICIOUS)
flawless
All the judges gave her ten out of ten for her _______ performance. (FLAW)
defamation
A cost of $5,000 was on Monday imposed by a court in New Delhi on Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in a _______ case lodged by her against BJP leader Vijender Gupta. (FAMOUS)
daybreak
He was in such a haste to return home that he left at _______ by the first bus. (DAY)
rarities
His collection of plants contains many _______ (RARE).
escapism
For many people, social networking offers them a feeling of _______ from the real world. (ESCAPE)
outright
If you can afford it, and still have lots of money left, buy it _______ (RIGHT).
indestructible
We all take pride in our _______ friendship. (DESTROY)
electrification
The _______ of those mountainous villages is the greatest achievement of this government. (ELECTRIC)
commentator
The little boy dreams of being a sports _______ for the TV station. (COMMENT)
impressionable
The young girl is at a very _______ age so we must make sure that she goes with the right sort of person. (IMPRESS)
self-deprecating
He gave a _______ shrug. He is always making his own achievements seem unimportant. (DEPRECATE)
well-rounded
It's a _______ article which is fair to both sides of the dispute. (ROUND)
dissociate
My friends started going out late to nightclubs so I decided to _______ myself from the group. (SOCIAL)
assimilated
New immigrants have been successfully _______ into its community. (SIMILAR)
belittled
She felt her husband constantly _______ her achievements. (LITTLE)
inflammation
Steroids often help reduce the _______ and itching in the skin. (FLAME)
infinitesimal
The amounts of radioactivity present were _______ small. (FINITE)
artifacts
The museum's collection includes _______ dating back to prehistoric times. (FACT)
disinfectant(s)
There is a strong smell of _______ in the hospital. (INFECT)
proofreading
This document needs _______ before sending to the publishing house. (PROOF)
disenfranchisement
The act of _______ should be prohibited under any circumstances. (FRANCHISE)
collaborative
The boss ordered his staff to be _______ with each other in dealing with the company's end-of-year burden. (LABOR)
hard-luck
It is such a _______ story that the mom lost her child when her family immigrated from Africa into Europe. (LUCK)
demystify
The mayor was determined that he would do everything in his power to _______ the murder case. (MYSTERY)
anti-inflationary
The government stressed it was not abandoning its tough _______ policies. (INFLATE)
precancerous
The woman detected her _______ conditions soon after she felt ill in her body. (CANCER)
heavenwards
I cast my eyes _______ and saw the geese flying in V-line. (HEAVEN)
In-service
_______ programs are offered to those who want to do professional training while being paid to work. (SERVICE)
dismembered
It is inhumane to sell _______ limbs of the animals, such as rhinoceros or elephants, in the market place. (MEMBER)
runaway
He was regarded as a _______ winner as he beat his opponents in three straight sets. (RUN)
understudy
For the first night's performance the _______ had to called in to take the part because the leading lady was ill. (STUDENT)
write-off
She survived the crash with minor injuries, but the car was a _______. (WRITE)
disaffected
Some _______ members left to form a new party. (AFFECT)
fact-finding
They are on a(n) _______ mission to gather all data, surveys and specialist reports to oppose the no smoking ban in Ireland. (FACT)
self-defeating
Paying children too much attention when they misbehave can be _______. (DEFEAT)
non-essentials
Prices may rise and consumption may fall as individuals refrain from purchasing new cars, computers and other _______. (ESSENCE)
imperfection
The only slight _______ in the painting is a scratch in the corner. (PERFECT)
betterment
His life offered me no hope of _______. (GOOD)
dissociated
Catholic leaders have not _______ themselves from the ambivalent statement emanating from last week's funeral. (SOCIAL)
disambiguate
Native speakers of all written languages use context to _______ homophone pairs that have a single written form. (AMBIGUOUS)
accreditation
The private school feared losing its _______ with the state's university system. (CREDIT)
endearingly
That the child behaved _______ made the couple happy. (DEAR)
inflammatory
The candidate made a(n) _______ speech that incensed all those who heard it. (FLAME)
insolvent
The business is _______ as it can no longer meet the repayments on its debt. (SOLVE)
cyber-café
A _______ is a popular place for tourists and travellers to send and receive emails. (CAFE)
self-evaluation
In Scotland, there is greater emphasis on _______ by individual schools. (VALUE)
deformed
Babies affected by the disease will be born small, _______ and brain-damaged. (FORM)
expressionless
She stood there completely _______, so I had no idea at all what she was thinking. (EXPRESS)
counter-factuals
"What if" questions involving _______ are familiar in historical speculations. (FACT)
eventuality
The Prime Minister warned the people of his country that they must be ready for any _______ - even the possibility of war. (EVENT)
vivisection
I'm not against _______, but obviously we all want to avoid animals suffering unnecessarily. (SECTION)
antipersonnel
The administration announced that the U.S. would no longer produce _______ landmines or acquire new ones, including replacing expiring munitions in its stockpile. (PERSON)
malcontents
And lastly, it provided the authorities with an opportunity to dispose of troublesome true believers or neighborhood _______. (CONTENT)
parlay
She hopes to _______ her success as a model into an acting career. (LAY)
bespectacled
Mohammed Zardah, 26, a slim, _______ man with an academic mien, studied computer engineering in Damascus, he says. (SPECTACLE)
slap-up
Hunger and a _______ meal did not sit happily side by side. (SLAP)
expenditious
The machine must be _______, executing as fast as a mower is able to cut. (EXPEDITE)
anticoagulants
_______ are medicines that lower the chande of blood clotting. (COAGULATE)
encomia
With the great achievement of U-23 Vietnam team, many international newspapers wrote _______ praising our heroes. (COME)
demarcate
In the countryside, farmers try to _______ their land with a view to keeping out their neighbours' cattle. (MARKER)