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- 2. That is an ___________ mystery. No one will ever be able to explain it.
- 4. Many students are ______________ of basketball, so they picked players like Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron for their research projects.
- 9. Only musicians of the highest ________ perform at the concert hall in Australia.
- 11. The new smartphone was designed to be ____________ to water; it wouldn’t get damaged even if dropped in a lake.
- 12. capability or possibility
- 14. Manny Pacquiao, one of the greatest professional boxers of all time, had to _________ many difficult obstacles before he achieved success.
- 17. Once the contract was signed, the decision became ____________, and there was no turning back.
- 19. A federal judge issued a preliminary ________ to halt the president’s attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
- 22. to pay all or part of the expenses
- 23. My final, ___________ answer is no, so stop asking.
- 27. The small company was unable to _____________ its employees well, but it offered a great work environment.
- 29. Martin Luther King Jr. was know to be a skilled _________ who captivated audiences with his speeches.
- 34. After being caught speeding, Dominic asked for _________ from the officer, begging for mercy because he could not afford to get a ticket.
- 37. (1) a state of resting after exertion or strain (2) lack of activity
- 39. The illness would ___________him for weeks, leaving him unable to perform his daily tasks.
- 40. The _________ android was so skilled at the job that it replaced human workers.
- 41. The witness's testimony _____________ the suspect in the robbery by connecting him to the getaway car.
- 43. controlled by destiny
- 45. stimulus
- 46. The difficulties are _____________; there is just not enough money to offset the expense.
- 48. The fire alarm was malfunctioning and the _________ sounds of the sirens would stop and start over and over.
- 49. believe in and follow the practices of
- 50. a penalty for disobeying a law/rule ~OR~ to give official permission or approval
- 51. to urge, persuade or advise strongly
- 52. The movement for _______, or the right to vote, was a major turning point in American history.
- 54. to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval
- 58. People have many different hobbies; Mary’s favorite __________ is gardening.
- 61. someone who falls behind others; a person who is slow to make progress
- 64. flattery
- 68. prior, that which comes before something, preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting
- 70. Many Americans have ____________ desk jobs that don’t require them to move much.
- 71. to remove, revoke, cancel
- 73. cannot be doubted or questioned
- 76. The ancient Romans were ____________ inventors whose inventions like roads, highways, arches, concrete and more are still used today.
- 77. a highly talented child
- 78. There are three branches of government: executive, legislative, and __________.
- 79. skillfulness in use of the hands, body, or mind
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- 1. She is incredibly __________ and almost never stops yapping.
- 3. The little boys ___________ sticks in the air and begin to play swordfight.
- 5. indisputable; undeniable
- 6. being in a state of inactivity or the process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used; dying
- 7. The politician started locally but began to ______________ supporters from around the state.
- 8. The test is designed to ________ your strengths and weaknesses.
- 10. ability or talent
- 13. dominant in power or importance (can also mean “rising in power or influence” or, as a noun, “ancestors”)
- 15. Because of their primitive knowledge, cavemen used __________ weapons made of sticks and rocks.
- 16. The value of a car begins to _________ the moment you drive it off the lot.
- 18. weak in character; lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible; incompetent; worthless
- 20. one skilled in the fine arts
- 21. You can’t trust that guy. He said he would keep my secret, but then he __________ it to the press.
- 24. Smartphones have ________ apps that come preselected and already installed at the time of purchase.
- 25. When the teacher asked for volunteers, he decided to __________ his help with organizing the event.
- 26. to replace someone or something else
- 28. to attempt to talk someone out of something
- 30. The teen tried to ______ his way into borrowing the new car by showering his mom and dad with compliments about their amazing parenting skills. (Also, a bug/poison-type Pokémon)
- 31. to mention or suggest (a sensitive topic) for the first time
- 32. At noon, the summer sun was at its __________.
- 33. People are becoming more ____________ as wages have stayed stagnant while prices of goods and services have increased.
- 35. lazy; idle
- 36. to clear of guilt or blame
- 38. a secret pact to gain something illegally
- 42. Already exhausted, the swimmers had to ______________ all their remaining energy to make a final push on the last lap.
- 44. SpongeBob SquarePants is absorbent and yellow and ___________.
- 45. cannot be overcome or passed over
- 47. to bring a formal accusation against
- 53. filled with (often with something negative)
- 55. to free
- 56. a natural capability; an inherent mental or physical power
- 57. free or without cost
- 59. Everyone is required to take the _________ safety training before being allowed near the equipment.
- 60. An expert jeweler must _____________ the diamond ring before we will know its true value.
- 62. occurring by nature or habit
- 63. The moon will wax and _________ every month.
- 65. The government _________ allowed the farmer to continue producing and selling the crop.
- 66. to split; to divide
- 67. I love the ride at the fair that spins you around in a circle so that the ____________ force sticks you against the wall, leaving you suspended when the floor drops away.
- 69. Young Sheldon is a ______________ boy who showed exceptional intellectual development as a child.
- 72. The center _________ donations to help victims of the earthquake.
- 74. The older generation tried to ________ their knowledge to their young children so that the kids could learn from the past.
- 75. Sharks, lions, and polar bears are all considered to be ________ predators.