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Adversary
(n.) an enemy, opponent
Artifice
(n.) a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery
Coerce
(v.) to compel, force
Craven
(adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward
Demise
(n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
Harass
(v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
Inclement
(adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
Muse
(v.) to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
Negligible
(adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded
Perpetuate
(v.) to make permanent or long-lasting
Precedent
(n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
Punitive
(adj.) inflicting or aiming at punishment
Redress
(v.) to set right, remedy; (n.) relief from wrong or injury
Sojourn
(n.) a temporary stay; (v.) to stay for a time
Urbane
(adj.) refined in manner or style, suave
adversary
A best friend off the tennis court can also be a fierce ___ on it.
artifice
Even the most renowned art experts were completely taken in by the forger’s ___.
coerce
Dictators try to ___ their subjects into obedience by threatening them or their families with punishment.
craven
Those who urged Great Britain to make peace with Hitler were criticized for their ___ attitude.
craven
It is a mistake to assume that everyone who refuses to go to war is a ___ who lacks patriotism.
demise
Traditionally, the tolling of church bells has announced the ___ of a monarch.
harass
The judge repeatedly cautioned the prosecuting attorney not to ___ the witness.
inclement
During an ___ New England winter, heavy snowfalls may bring highway traffic to a standstill.
mused
Philosopher’s have always ___ on the meaning of life.
negligible
After taxes are deducted, a small raise in salary may result in a ___ increase in take-home pay.
perpetuate
In most cultures, people try to ___ the customs of their ancestors.
precedent
We hope that students at other schools in our city will follow our ___(s) in volunteer work and charitable contributions.
punitive
The general led a ___ expedition against the rebel forces.
redress
An apology can go a long way to ___ the hurt feelings caused by an insensitive comment or a thoughtless act.
redress
The accident victims will seek ___ for the injuries they suffered in the train crash.
sojourn
No matter how short your ___ in Paris, you must take time to go to the Louvre.
sojourn
Many American graduates ___ abroad before they begin working full-time at home.
urbane
An ___ host puts guests at ease by appearing totally confident and unruffled no matter what happens.
harassing
We need a supervisor who can maintain good discipline in the shop without ___ the workers.
craven
Those who urged Great Britain to make peace with Hitler were criticized for their ___ attitude.
redress
Only when the attempt to get the British government to ___ injustices proved unsuccessful did the American colonists resort to arms.
negligible
Since we are making ___ progress in our fight against pollution, the time has come for us to adopt completely new methods.
muse
It is all very well to ___ on what might have been, but it is far better to take action to make good things happen.
sojourned
The highlight of my trip to Europe came when I ___ in the birthplace of my ancestors!
adversary
When he blocked my jump shot, took the rebound, drove down the court, and scored, I realized that I was facing a worthy ___.
perpetuating
If we do not take steps now to clear their names, we will be ___ an injustice that has already lasted far too long.
precedent
When Washington refused to serve a third term as President, he set a(n) ___ that was to last for 150 years.
punitive
May I remind you that the ___ action we are authorized to take does not include physical force of any kind.
artifices
Our city government needs basic reforms; clever little ___ will not solve our problems.
demise
Our history shows how the ___ of one political party provides an opportunity for the formation of a new one.
coerced
Do you really expect me to believe that your friends ___ you into cutting class to go to the movies?
punitive
Because of the severe sentences she often handed down, she gained the reputation of being an extremely ___ judge.
urbane
The critics unanimously praised the actor for the ___ charm with which he played the well-bred English gentleman.
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