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waiting to be settled
pending
The unsuspecting spy was caught in a __________ set by the other side.
snare
browse
mild, merciful, delightful
grim
My parents stayed at a _______________ old inn in a private little community set in the woods.
quaint
to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
eradicate
The students got a quick ___________ of the test the day before taking it.
preview
mislead, tricked, deceived
dupe
permanent, durable, solid, sturdy
makeshift
The most ______________ feature on her face is her nose.
prominent
to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty
scrimp
The dentist was quick to ____________ pain medication for the ongoing toothache.
prescribe
supreme, best
utmost
borderline, peripheral, barely
marginal
unnamed, without the name of the person involved; unknown
anonymous
to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement
frustrate
When the factory closed and other work was scarce, many people were forced to ______________.
scrimp
high-powered, bold
dynamic
lazy, lackadaisical, lethargic, sluggish
dynamic
not capable of being copied or imitated
inimitable
quaint
Curiosity about the _________ trial builds with each passing day.
pending
hesitant, loath, disinclined
reluctant
help, assist, abet
frustrate
punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence
vengeance