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obsolete, out of fashion, no longer usable
antiquated
to reconcile, to pacify, to renew a friendship
conciliate
lacking in seriousness or importance
frivolous
to free, to disentangle
extricate
state of being forgotten
oblivion
changing, fluctuating
vacillating
something that appears false or contradictory but is actually correct
paradoxical
talkative, rambling
garrulous
secret
clandestine
excessive frivolity, flippancy
levity
absolute hatred
enmity
skillfully busy or occupied
industrious
scoffing at, mockery, ridicule
derision
false testimony under oath
perjury
superficial, casual, hastily done
cursory
violent, hasty, rash, impulsive
impetuous
to waste away, to wither
atrophy
a self-serving flatterer, a brownnoser
sycophant
domination; growing power
ascendancy
bright, distinct, and clear
vivid
Which word best completes this sentence?
The _______________________ theory was rendered ineffective by the new discovery.
antiquated
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The liberal politician’s support for the death penalty is _______________________ since it seems to
contradict all that he has previously endorsed.
paradoxical
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I wished only to _______________________ myself from the unfortunate situation; I cannot stand
entanglements and must seek to free myself.
extricate
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She keeps _______________________ in her opinion of the man; one day she likes him, but the
next day she doesn’t.
vacillating
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Deep-seated _______________________ and ill will caused the man to be bitter and antagonistic;
indeed, he continued to hate the woman until he died.
enmity