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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.
Ascertain
(v.) to find out
Attainment
(n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving
Bequeath
(v.) to give or pass on as an inheritance
Converge
(v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together
Expunge
(v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy
Finite
(adj.) having limits; lasting for a limited time
Malevolent
(adj.) spiteful, showing ill will
Nonchalant
(adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned
Omniscient
(adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
Panacea
(n.) a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems
Scrupulous
(adj.) exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled
Skulk
(v.) to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
Supercilious
(adj.) proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
Uncanny
(adj.) strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
ascertain
We need to ___ what it will cost to remodel our kitchen.
attainment
In addition to his abilities as a leader, Abraham Lincoln was a man of high literary ___.
bequeath
Few people will make enough money in their lifetimes to be in a position to ___ a fortune to their heirs.
converged
The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates ___ in the hall to hear the keynote speaker’s address.
expunged
The judge ordered the remarks ___ from the court record.
finite
There are only a ___ number of possible answers to a multiple-choice question.
malevolent
While pretending to be a loyal friend, Iago told Othello ___ lies.
nonchalant
The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a ___ air.
omniscient
Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge that they sometimes seem ___.
panacea
You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a ___ for all your troubles.
scrupulous
Scientists are trained to record their observations with ___ accuracy.
skulked
The burglar ___ in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewelry store without attracting the attention of anyone who might be nearby.
supercilious
Their ___ attitude toward their servants was extremely offensive.
uncanny
It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such an ___ skill at playing bridge.
venial
Someone whose offense is deemed by the judge to be ___ may be ordered to perform community service.
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