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The patient was found wandering () around the hospital. [without purpose, purposelessly]
aimlessly
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Johnson () with hundreds of political organizations to form the new democratic party. [confederate, affiliate, associate]
ally(allied)
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Nancy was grateful to an () reader for some helpful comments. [unnamed, unknown, innominate]
anonnymous
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Michelle had probably not () such results. [foresee, predict, expect, forecast]
anticipate(anticipated)
-
The tumulus yielded various () sculpture and porcelain. [primitive, ancient; antiquated, antique]
archaic
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A highly skilled work force is an asset to a country's economy. [advantage, resource, benefit]
asset
-
Allen's () today seems a little bit strange. [conduct]
behavior
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Buddhists see the attainment of perfection as a struggle requiring () effort. [constant, uninterrupted, eternal]
ceaseless
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America was () by the diversity of those who settled in the country. [alter, vary, turn, convert, metamorphose]
change(changed)
-
The president has a typical opinion of what the () of neutral nations should do. [ally, alliance, confederation]
confederacy
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When heated to a very high temperature, hydrogen can be used to () steel. [sever, chop]
cut
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If people suffer from a mental (), they can become unstable. [agitation, disorder, confusion]
disturbance
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Dr.Magness further () the topic of his lecture on mink farming through a series of examples. [clarify, clear up, enlighten, shed light on]
elucidate(elucidated)
-
The () of genetically modified organisms into the food supply has many American citizens extremely worried. [invasion, intrusion]
encroachment
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Rene Callie was a 27-year-old man who was enticed by the mysterious legend. [allure, tempt, seduce]
entice(enticed)
-
Larry mentioned it so () that I couldn't understand the exact meaning. [ambiguously]
equivocally
-
The Europeans proceeded to buy out, (), or push out the Indians. [extirpate, annihilate, eradicate]
exterminate
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To prepare for war, the general had his men () the walls of the fort. [strengthen, reinforce]
fortify
-
Istanbul was () known as Constantinople. [previously, before, earlier, once]
formerly
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While receiving () from some laws, diplomats are subject to prosecution if they commit a criminal offense. [exemption, impunity]
immunity
-
New York State has taken measures to () its education system. [enhance, refine, enrich, better, ameliorate]
improve
-
(), the decision was considered a mistake.
In retrospect
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Peter () the fact that he borrowed $1,000 from Jane. [forget]
lose sight of
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Learning the everyday () of life in a new culture is part of what newcomers to America face.
nuts and bolts
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The captain and his men were () to return to the Virginia settlements. [allow, let]
permit(permitted)
-
The achievement of () equality is unrealistic. [fundamental, basic]
radical
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() social change came about when a revolutionary consciousness was developed. [extreme, drastic, revolutionary]
radical
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Although good friends in high school, James and Mike () see each other these days. [extremely seldom, infrequently]
rarely
-
The vegetation is () near the summit. [scanty, meager, scarce, limited]
sparse
-
Sonya hates chopping onions because they make her eyes (). [smart, hurt]
sting
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The government spent more omney on public works to () the economic recovery. [assist, back, advocate]
support
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Frank () himself in college by working as a bartender. [maintain, sustain, provide for, take care of]
support(supported)
-
The ongoing restructuring programs must soon produce () results. [material, concrete, real, substantial]
tangible
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Hoover had () a great many hardships in his life. [endure, stand]
tolerate(tolerated)
-
The firemen () their hoses at the burning building. [aim, head]
train
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Kate praised his () attitude. [clear, distinct, definite]
unambiguous
-
In traditional communities, fashion is () unknown. [in effect, practically]
virtually
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The oldest firestone, () 10,000 years old, comes from Belgium. [nearly, almost]
virtually
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Taiwan's government was () of becoming economically dependednt on a political rival. [distrustful, cautious, heedful, alert]
wary
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Adam's latest book contained a () of information on constitutional theory. [affluence, abundance, profusion]
wealth
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To prevent frostbite, those exposed to extreme cold are advised to () their fingers and to increase blood circulation. [move up and down, move from side to side, wriggle]
wiggle
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