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1
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Importune

A

Ask urgently

Although Eddie was not sanguine* about his chances, he continued to importune his boss for a winter vacation.

2
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Incontrovertible

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Undeniable

The expert’s incontrovertible testimony corroborated* the police report.

3
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Surreptitious

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Stealthy, accomplished by secret

With a surreptitious movement, the meticulous* bookeeper emptied the ash tray.

4
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Haven

A

Place of safety

In inclement* weather our barn is a haven for many animals.

5
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Subjugate

A

Conquer

The dictator used duplicity* in order to subjugate his rivals.

6
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Ultimate

A

Final

Gaining better housing for all was the ultimate goal of the zealous* reformer.

7
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Eventuate

A

To result finally

A thorough investigation eventuated in a comprehensive* report.

8
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Emit

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To give off

The moyor issued a diatribe* against companies whose smokestacks emit poisonous fumes.

9
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Subterranean

A

Underground

After two years of confinement in a subterranean dungeon, the prinsoner was thin and wan*.

10
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Viable

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Practicable, workable

When the schism* in the company was healed, a viable arrangement was worked out.

11
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Premise

A

Grounds for a conclusion

Acting on the premise that there were no burglars around, the police quite lax*.

12
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Jeopardize

A

Endanger

The trapeze artist was squeamish* about having to jeopardize his life.

13
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Incredulous

A

Skeptical

After I had perused* the Yankee lineup, I was incredulous about their chances of winning.

14
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Permeate

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To spread through

A terrible odor that was impossible to expunge* permeated the skunk handler’s clothing.

15
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Propitious

A

Favorable

At a propitious moment the flamboyant* movie star made her grand entrance.

16
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Surmise

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Guess

Edna had surmised that she would be charged a nominal* sum and so she was outraged when she got the bill.

17
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Curtail

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To cut short

Publication of the lurid* magazine was curtailed by the dstrict attorney.

18
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Repress

A

To put down

I had to repress my desire to interject* my criticism during the debate.

19
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Cryptic

A

Puzzling

Although his remarks appeared cryptic at first, we began to see how really pertinent* they were.

20
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Inchoate

A

In an early stage

The young couple was disappointed to see the inchoate state of their new house.