320 WF extract

The magician amazed the audience with his __of hand. SLY

sleight

The____of the weather made it difficult to plan our camping trip, since we didn't know if it would be sunny or rainy over the weekend. VAGUE

Vagaries

With the unpredictable weather this spring, many farmers are in ____ a(n) situation regarding when to begin planting crops. WAIT

Wait-and-see

The accountant was fired for the of millions of dollars from the company's pension fund over many years. FALCATE

Defalcation

The room was ___tidy with everything seemingly in its place, but closer inspection revealed layers of dust and grime. (name)

Nominally

The software industry relies heavily on ___positions like computer programmers and systems analysts to continue innovating. (know)

Knowledge-intensive

instances of ____have been increasing, but law enforcement

frequently struggles to press charges because of unclear legislation.

(skirt)

Upskirting

The _____ of the new regulations by the government agency caused some confusion among businesses ISSUE

Issuance

My _____ little brother always seems to take life's ups and downs in stride. HAPPY

Happy-go-lucky

In the ______ of the revolution, it was difficult for ordinary citizens to find safety and peace. STREAM

Maelstrom

The city has launched a campaign to reduce _____, emphasizing the dangers it poses to both pedestrians and drivers. WALK

Jaywalking

The international community must unite to prevent acts of ____and ensure justice for its victims. GENE

Genocide

Despite their best efforts, the team___ fell short of their goal, losing the championship by a single point. SPIRIT

Dispiritingly

After a(n)____in the stock market, many investors were wary of making further investments. SHELL

Shellacking

In the ____ future, we may see significant advancements in

technology that could change our daily lives. DISTANCE

Not-too-distant

The security guards had to___the unruly spectator out of the stadium for causing a disturbance. FROG

Frogmarch

The prosecution___the eyewitness, ordering him to appear in court to answer questions about what he saw the night of the crime. PENAL

Subpoenaed

I sprayed some air_____around the room to get rid of the unpleasant odor before the guests arrived. FRESH

Fresheners

I put the leftover cookies in a(n)___plastic bag so they would stay fresh. SEAL

Resealable

The politician engaged in some___by leaking proposed policy changes to the press to see what the public reaction would be before formally announcing anything. KITE

Kite-flying

The two cars crashed in a(n)_____collision after one of the drivers lost control on the icy road and swerved into oncoming traffic. HEAD

Head-on

The government has initiated a(n)_____program to reintegrate former extremists back into society. RADICAL

Deradicalization

The____researchers developed innovations that had applications far beyond their original intended uses. FORWARD

Forward-thinking

The local police have increased night patrols in the shopping district due to a recent spate of___incidents. RAM

Ram-raiding

In an effort to combat the rise of the___, the government has launched a nationwide education campaign. LITERACY

Illiterati

After years of training and hard work, she finally became a(n) ___

pilot and was ready to command her own flights. FLEDGE

Full-fledged

Despite the numerous challenges she faced, her___spirit kept her going and she eventually achieved her goals. FATIGUE

Indefatigable

The speaker’s_____during the formal event shocked the attendees, as they expected a more respectful behavior. DECOR

Indecorum

1. The new sports car had fast acceleration and its sleek design was

 _____beautiful. JAW

Jaw-droppingly

With more people working from home during the pandemic, there was an unfortunate rise in____incidents where uninvited guests would disrupt video conferences with offensive content. ZOOM

Zoom-bombing

The icy road conditions led to a huge_____of over 50 vehicles on the highway during rush hour this morning. PILE

Pile-up

The company's core values of integrity, excellence, and respect serve as  _______for how employees should conduct themselves in the workplace. POST

Guideposts

When the car in front of me suddenly slowed, I had to quickly___to avoid rear-ending it. SHIFT

Downshift

.

Sort-out

Waiting to hear back from the job interview was a(n)____experience because I really wanted that position. NERVE

Nerve-racking

.

Long-winded

.

Ham-handed / Ham-fisted

.

Diehard

The____football game went into overtime with neither team able to pull ahead, which kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second. NAIL

Nail-biting

.

Pixelated

When the celebrity was criticized on social media, she had a witty____ ready for her detractors. CLAP

Clapback

.

Dovetail

From the____, it was clear that the project was going to be a major success due to the team’s dedication and hard work. GET.

Get-go

.

Tech-savvy

.

Vouchsafe

.

Polyglot

.

Forestall

.

Discreditable

The lawyer argued that it was not a(n)______decision and required further deliberation from the jury before reaching a verdict. DRY

Cut-and-dried / Cut-and-dry

The scientists engaged in a lengthy____about the potential implications of their new discovery. FABLE

Confabulation

The investigative journalist is known for his____ reporting on political corruption in the city. MUCK

Muckraking

The_____was caught red-handed while trying to overhear the confidential conversation between the CEO and the CFO. EAVE

Eavesdropper

The architect created a(n)____of the building design using cardboard, tape and paint so the client could visualize the finished product before construction began. MOCK

Mock-up

.

Look-alike

The branches of the two trees______with each other and formed a natural archway over the path. LACE

Interlaced

His____sense of loyalty and duty led him to defend his family's questionable business practices, even though he knew they were unethical. BREED

Inbred

We decided to buy a(n)____rather than an older property because everything would be newly constructed and modern. BUILD

New-build

As a(n) attempt to save the business, the company founders tried to secure more funding from angel investors. DITCH

Last-ditch

The manager's excessive____frustrated his employees, who felt they were not trusted to do their jobs properly. MANAGE

Micromanagement

.

Makeshift

.

Shopworn

During their trip from New York to London, they had a brief _____ in Reykjavik before continuing on to their final destination. STOP

Stopover

.

Smackdown

After a thorough review, the company announced the_____of the employee who had been dismissed unfairly. STATE

Reinstatement

The trainer could see the racehorse was a complete____and had no chance of winning its first event. HOPE

No-hoper

.

Managerially

The politician's_____ reaction was to blame video games for the rise in violent crime without considering more complex societal factors. KNEE

Knee-jerk

.

Hangers-on

The _________________ in this book would calumniate the writer. He actually didn’t write it.  (EPIGRAPH)

Pseudepigraphy

The ____________ working conditions made many workers feel under the weather. (OMEN)

Abominable

This true-blue ______________ will buy these high-profile books. (MANIA)

Bibliomania

The man finally plucked up his courage to kill this frightening spider since he had ______________. (PHOBIA)

arachnophobia

.

cloud-burst

I’m thinking of giving Anna and Mathew a ________________ vase for her silver wedding. (CRYSTAL)

Crystalline

.

repetitious

The place where you can wash your clothes with coin-operated washing machines is called ____________ (LAUNDRY)

Laundrette

Though he was rather slow, you shouldn't have called him a(n)___________That was really rude! (SKULL)

numbskull = braindead

 _____________, also known as boar hunting, is now an illegal activity according to the Wild Life Protection Act.   (STICK)

 pig-sticking = hog-hunting = boar-hunting

The defendant is a ______________.(RANCOR) individual gripped by the dangerous delusion that his opinion matters.

Cantankerous

I don't think Mark will buy any souvenir as he's a ___________ person. (CHEESE)

cheese-paring

.

 take the gilt off the gingerbread

Although same-sex love is gaining more social recognition _________ (NORM) relationship in our society remains heterosexual.

Normative

Writing that is _____________ (VALUE) or hypocritical is one-sided arguments.

VALUE-LADEN

In a_____________ attempt to save MU from further defeat, they chose to sell the team. (GASP)

last-gasp

radar

under-the-radar:

.Whenever I'm in the water, I get ____________ since I can't swim. (GAIN)

 Ungainly

 She's one of those______people, always putting her hand on your arm while she's talking to you. (FEEL)

touchy-feely

.

tongue-in-cheek

Such an argument is misleading, if not wholly______. (FALSE)

fallacious

.

touch-and-go

I think Kaiba should quit being so______about his loss against Yugi. (DRAMA)

melodramatic/overdramatic

The overwhelming tension in this duel makes it a(n)______ready to ignite. (BOX)

tinderbox

.

woebegone

.

 semi-detached

This young duelist is considered___a)___(COME) for having drawn up some most___b)___(KIND) and efficacious strategies.

up-and-coming/one-of-a-kind

 It is unpardonable for a trainer to inflict______punishment on their Pokémons. (DRAGON)

draconian

.

nine-to-five

.

hunky-dory

Komurasaki, whose beauty can destabilize the whole country, is one of the most gorgeous and splendid______in Wanokuni. (COURT)

courtesans

.They designed______academies that could ensure young duelists would meet state standards and their dueling needs, then calculated the costs of those facilities. (TYPE)

 prototypical