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Disdain
She looked at the messy room with complete __________, refusing to clean it
Discursive
The professor’s lecture was so __________ that it was hard to follow a single train of thought
Discretion
He handled the sensitive situation with great __________, not revealing any personal details
Discordant
The music was so __________ that it was hard to enjoy; every note seemed out of place
Ameliorate
The government launched a new program to __________ the effects of the economic downturn
Antecedent
In history, the industrial revolution was the __________ to modern technological advances
Arcane
The professor specialized in __________ texts that only a few scholars understood
Auspicious
The clear skies and mild weather made it an __________ day for the outdoor wedding
Bereft
After the sudden loss of her pet, she felt utterly __________ of happiness
Burnish
He spent the afternoon trying to __________ the silverware for the special dinner
Capitulate
After weeks of negotiations, the company finally had to __________ to the union’s demands
Chastise
The coach didn’t hesitate to __________ the player for not following the game plan
Clandestine
They had to hold __________ meetings to avoid the attention of the authorities
Coerce
He was able to __________ the witness into giving a false statement by threatening his family
Complicity
The driver’s __________ in the robbery made him just as guilty as the others who entered the bank
Condone
The teacher could not __________ the students’ disrespectful behavior during the assembly
Contentious
The topic of climate change has always been a __________ issue in political debates
Coup
The military staged a __________, overthrowing the government in just one night
Cupidity
His __________ for wealth led him to make risky investments that eventually ruined him
Discomfit
The challenging question from the audience seemed to __________ the speaker for a moment
Note
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