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The editor’s perfunctory inspection of the article overlooked several errors.
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unthinking
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Because of its cost-effectiveness and convenience, electronic billing is likely to supersede paper billing.
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The plan to build a new baseball stadium, though missing a few details, is viable and stands to win popular support.
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practical
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workable
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feasible |
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The insularity of the islanders showed itself in their suspicion of anything foreign.
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The speeding taxicab careened wildly as it rounded the corner.
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swerve
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Lucy was in awe of Ron’s sublime musical talent; his vocal solos could move an audience to tears.
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An occasional cup of coffee in the morning is relatively innocuous and should have no negative effect on most people.
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In the 1960s, urban churches suffered attrition of its membership as members moved from the cities to the suburbs.
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a wearing away
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It was painful to watch the champion lambaste his opponent, tearing into him mercilessly.
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beat verbally or physically |
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After living in Alaska for a few months, she became inured to the cold weather.
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accustomed (to)
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hardened (to) |
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The IRS was importunate in its requests for more money from Bob. They kept demanding more of his paycheck.
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demanding
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unreasonably persistent |
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"Get a job, put your socks away – no, you're doing it all wrong, you do everything wrong," whined Bob's wife, Grisella, a termagant.
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a quarrelsome, scolding woman |
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Bob was craven and, therefore, didn't have the guts to stand up to Grisella.
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Feeling the pressure from the IRS, Bob felt compelled to turn to Vinnie, a usurer, for a loan.
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In a typical display of parsimony, Grisella wouldn’t allow Bob to spend any of the money he received from Vinnie; she wouldn’t even let him pay his tax debt.
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Bob couldn’t stand it anymore. He became pensive for days, trying to figure out a way out of his suffering.
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deep in thought
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meditative |
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Bob called Vinnie, who had “connections,” and took out a contract on Grisella. Now, she resides in a marble sepulcher.
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Soon after the funeral, Bob hit the Lucky 7 Lotto and now lives a life of ostentation, driving fast cars, wearing gold chains and eating unpronounceable foods.
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showiness
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pretentious display |
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He now eschews the more ubiquitous shopping spots of middle America, such as Wal-Mart, preferring more selective shops.
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ever-present
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existing everywhere
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seeming to be everywhere |
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Bob showed his munificent side when he donated millions to the Retired Hit Men of America Society.
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