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unit 3
WAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
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English
9th Grade
11/12/2009

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Tavel by air ______ the time needed to reach far-distant places.
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abridge
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the senator's loyal___ campaigned long and hard for her reelection.
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adherent
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a noisy ___in the next apatment kept me awake for hours.
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altercaion
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how well those photographs of the month-old twins cpture the___expressions on their faces!
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cherubic
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our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not ___rude behavior.
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condone
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justices have an option to ___form a ruling issued by a majority of the Sumpreme Court.
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dissent
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a group of __scientists met to discuss long-term changes Earth's climate.
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eminent
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we must do all we can to ___the evels of hatred and prejudice from our society.
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exorcise
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threads from the cocoons of caterpillars called silkworms are used to __silk.
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fabricate
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Long delays caused by bad waether are likey to make even the most unflappable travelers___.
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irate
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Edgar Allan Poe's story"The Gold Bug" concerns treasure buried by the ___Captain Kidd.
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Marauder
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Sooner or later, ___ leads to all sorts of serious health problems.
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obesity
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During the Great Depression, many people were reduced to leading the desperate lives of___.
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pauper
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an employee who___ from the petty cash box will get caught sooner or later.
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pilfer
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Failure to repay a loan can be the cause of an angry ___between longtime friends.
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rift
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Despite a bad case of stage fright, i tried to maintain a ___ of calm as i sang my solo.
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semblance
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Wilma Rudolph ____ childhood illnes and physical disabilities to win three Olympic gold medals.
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surmount
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If you fail to perform your job satisfactorily, your boss may ___ your employment.
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terminte
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When you write an essay or a story, be especially careful to avoid using ____expressions.
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trite
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The generl who led the coup___the office of the duly elected pres.
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usurp
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