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The _____ who has witnessed the collision gave his statement to the police.
bystander
Gory, hideous
gruesome
nurture, promote, encourage
stifle
In a democracy, the average citizen should be an active participant in public affairs, not just a quiet(bystander, enticer)
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To _____ shoppers into the store, salesperson were giving away coupons for free gifts.
entice
dry up, dehydrate
parch
pleasure, cinch
ordeal
In spite of all the setbacks we have had, we must (persist, quibble) in our efforts to achieve the goal.
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The treaty is of __________ importance to the security of our nation.
vital
Wallow, struggle
flounder
dull, boring, unrealistic, colorless
graphic
I think it showed had judgement on your part to tell such a ( gruesome, puny ) story to a child is so easily frightened.
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The tune and the lyrics of the song were filled with ______ .
melancholy
majestic, stately, princely, august
regal
give up, discontinue
persist
No doubt he has our best interests at heart, but my faith in him has been (eroded, downtrodden) By repeated evidence of his poor judgement.
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The legislature of three-fourths of the states must _______ an amendment to the Constitution.
ratify
indispensable, fundamental
vital
formal, serious, premeditated
casual
Sunset on a cold autumn day can be a wistful, ( melancholy, casual) sight
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