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The tyrannical ______ who ruled with an iron fist eventually faced the people’s loud ______ against his policies, as even his most loyal supporters began to ______ over the injustice.
despot, clamor, haggle
Though the two events seemed to ______ in timing, historians discovered they were not mere coincidence, but part of a larger plot that would ______ even the most ______ political observers.
coincide, surprise, cynical
When the company went ______, the CEO tried to ______ his reputation by claiming he had the ______ authority to make those risky financial decisions.
bankrupt, restore, authoritative
bomb!
-100
During the heated debate, the candidates continued to ______ over minor details, while the audience grew tired of their constant ______ and lack of ______ discussion.
haggle, feuding, harmonious
The ______ leader dismissed the public’s ______ complaints, claiming the protesters were merely being ______ and refusing to acknowledge the systemic issues they highlighted.
. despotic, clamorous, churlish
She used to ______ over every small purchase at the market, a habit that clashed with her naturally ______ personality and her desire for ______ in all transactions.
haggle, sagacious, harmonious
nothing happens
+200
The comedian’s ______ jokes were meant to spark laughter, but his ______ tone alienated the audience, who preferred a more ______ and inclusive style of humor.
cynical, churlish, mirthful
After the war, the city was left in ______, with residents forced to ______ through the ruins in search of loved ones, their voices rising in ______ at the destruction.
rubble, grope, clamor
The two political parties have been ______ for decades, unable to find ______ on even the most basic issues, as their core ideologies remain fundamentally ______.
feuding, harmony, incompatible
bomb!
-300
The ______ businessman was known for his sharp judgment, yet he often chose to ______ small local shops, seeing their potential even when others dismissed them as mere ______ businesses.
sagacious, patronize, fledgling
The ______ fog ______ over the valley, making it difficult for hikers to navigate, as they had to ______ blindly through the mist to find the trail.
churlish, exasperated, wrangle
The student’s ______ behavior, including his refusal to follow basic classroom rules, left the teacher feeling ______ and forced to ______ with him about the importance of respect.
hovering, settled, grope
Though she was ______ to attend the meeting, her sense of duty forced her to ______ her role, even as her ______ about the outcome grew stronger.
indisposed, fulfill, cynicism
The novel’s final ______ was taken out of context, leading readers to form a ______ opinion of the author’s message, which was actually meant to promote ______ and understanding.
excerpt, partial, harmony
The ______ between the two musicians grew so intense that their once-harmonic performances devolved into a ______ over creative control, leaving the audience in stunned ______.
feud, wrangle, silence
surprise!
+400
The ______ between the siblings over the family inheritance turned ugly, as each tried to ______ the other’s claims and prove they alone deserved the ______ left by their parents.
feud, undermine, legacy
The journalist’s ______ reporting exposed the corruption within the government, leading to public ______ and calls for the officials to step down and face the consequences of their ______ actions.
. authoritative, clamor, corrupt
The ______ child refused to share his toys, his ______ behavior upsetting the other children and prompting his mother to ______ with him about kindness.
churlish, selfish, haggle
The ______ of the ancient temple, now in ruins, still draws visitors who come to marvel at its architecture and reflect on the ______ of the civilization that once ______ here.
citadel, legacy, thrived
The team’s ______ approach to the project, marked by constant ______ over every decision, led to delays and a final product that was ______ at best.
partial, wrangling, mediocre
The politician’s ______ promises were met with ______ from the public, who had grown tired of his empty words and began to ______ his every statement.
hollow, cynicism, scrutinize