Completing Statements
- My ancestor who lost his life in the Revolutionary War was a ______ for American independence.
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is one who sacrifices something of supreme value, such as a life, for a cause or principle; a victim; one who suffers constantly.
Correct Option: E
is one who sacrifices something of supreme value, such as a life, for a cause or principle; a victim; one who suffers constantly.
- The man’s ______ driving resulted in a four-car pile-up on the freeway.
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means to habitually lack in giving proper care or attention; having a careless manner.
Correct Option: E
means to habitually lack in giving proper care or attention; having a careless manner.
- The soldiers received a military ______ to inspect all their vehicles before traveling.
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is a command or authoritative instruction.
Correct Option: E
is a command or authoritative instruction.
- The chess master promised to ______ havoc upon his opponent’s pawns for taking his bishop.
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means to inflict, as a revenge or punishment.
Correct Option: A
means to inflict, as a revenge or punishment.
- Kendrick’s talent ______ under the tutelage of Anya Kowalonek, who as a young woman had been the most accomplished pianist in her native Lithuania.
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is (of artists) to be in a state of high productivity, excellence, or influence; to grow luxuriously, thrive; to fare well, prosper, increase in wealth, honor, comfort or whatever is desirable; to make bold, sweeping movements.
Correct Option: C
is (of artists) to be in a state of high productivity, excellence, or influence; to grow luxuriously, thrive; to fare well, prosper, increase in wealth, honor, comfort or whatever is desirable; to make bold, sweeping movements.
