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1. Although his remorse was genuine, his regret did little to _________ the results of the accident; he still had to take responsibility for driving drunk.
1. Although his remorse was genuine, his regret did little to _________ the results of the accident; he still had to take responsibility for driving drunk.
3. Her _____________ was the picture of despair when hearing the tragic news.
4. Father Butters hoped his sermon would ___________ a renewed sense of unity among the students at Mass.
5. Her reasons for not turning in the essay were ___________; they ranged from not having enough time to not having a copy of the assignment to having a computer problem.
6. His __________ in completing his assignments resulted in top grades; his dedication and hard work were admirable.
7. His flattery was so __________ I could barely listen to it; it was clearly designed to get a better grade than he deserved.
8. The busy mother’s single _____________ over the course of the day was to take a hot bath and relax for a few minutes.
9. Mom was really disappointed when the Jell-O dessert did not __________ quickly enough to serve it to her guests.
10. The arrogant student demonstrated considerable___________ about her intelligence, and everyone agreed that her lack of humility was very unattractive.
11. The violent segment of the political party was the smallest __________ represented at the convention. Only four people were there.
12. The chaotic pace of the holidays was too __________ for John. He preferred quite time alone rather than attending lots of parties.
13. The evening was full of ________; we were all amused and happy to spend time together and laugh about old times.
14. The jeweler did not care to _________ the diamond’s value, as it was so tiny it was barely worth his time and attention.
15. The newly married couple made a very cute __________.
16. The success of the writing program resulted in____________ by other educational websites.
17. The stench emanating from the ________ in the city dump made the neighborhood unpopular.
18. Their civilized _________quickly deteriorated into an argument.
19. To __________ her advice about college applications, the counselor also gave each student a booklet about how to choose the right college.
20. Tom thought he could ___________ his friends with tall tales about his fishing success.
(Synonym for) awaken
(Synonym for) brag
(Synonym for) breathe
(Synonym for) challengers
(Synonym for) descendents
(Synonym for) head
(Synonym for) humor
(Synonym for) reasonable
(Synonym for) supporter
(Synonym for) swamp
(Synonym for) tendons
(Synonym for) traditional

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