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| abject | We were concerned about his health when we discovered that he was living in __________ poverty. |
| aperture | The farmer discovered an __________ in his fence that had allowed some cows to escape. |
| array | The group consisted of an impressive __________ of scholars. |
| bolt | We were surprised when the horse suddenly __________(ed). |
| codicil | The boy was left a small inheritance by the __________ in his father's will. |
| crescendo | The music began to __________ into a loud blare. |
| endow | I plan to __________ a million dollars to my former college. |
| flower | Her intellectual spirit __________(ed) after she went to college. |
| genial | The woman has such a __________ disposition that people love to be around her. |
| germane | The judge ruled that the testimony was __________ to the trial and allowed it to be entered into the record. |
| laggard | When that coach tells you to do something, do not be __________. |
| martial | The __________ tendencies of that hostile country are a concern to the people of the United States. |
| nimble | In the circus, tight-rope walkers and jugglers have to be very __________. |
| palette | The artist mixed her colors on the __________ rather than on the canvas. |
| philology | The study of __________ is common amoung English majors. |
| precognition | I wish that I had a __________ of whether she would accept a date with me. |
| quaint | When we go to New England, we like to stay in a __________ old inn that gives us the flavor of the area. |
| refrain | The congregation joined in singing the __________ of the hymn. |
| resurge | Our football team's chances of a title will __________ if the coach drafts a good quarterback. |
| searing | One could easily die in the __________ hear of the Mojave desert. |
| splice | For Christmas, I am going to give my father an instrument to help him __________ his home movies if they break. |
| syncopation | The __________ in the music made dancing fun. |
| trenchant | His __________ remarks can cut to the core. |
| vestiges | The archaeologists were looking for __________ of ancient Egyptian civilizations. |
| winsome | The young lady had a __________ smile that won her many friends. |
