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  • The teacher ______ the students for not completing their homework on time.
    Admonished
  • The ______ from the construction site kept the neighbors awake all night.
    Noise
  • His ______ personality made him the life of every party.
    Jovial
  • She spoke to him under the ______ of needing advice, but she really just wanted to spend time with him.
    Pretense
  • Hiking up the steep mountain was a ______ task, but the view was worth it.
    Strenuous
  • Smoke began to ______ from the factory as the fire grew stronger.
    Billow
  • The dark clouds overhead looked ______ and signaled an approaching storm.
    Ominous
  • The little ______ wandered the streets, wearing tattered clothes and no shoes.
    Ragamuffin
  • He spoke ______, defending his actions against the unfair accusation.
    Indignantly
  • The streets were decorated with colorful ______ for the festival.
    Bunting
  • She offered a ______ gesture to end the argument and restore peace.
    Conciliatory
  • The ______ man looked like he hadn’t eaten in weeks.
    Gaunt
  • The ______ old house was barely standing after years of neglect.
    Decrepit
  • Don’t waste time on ______ matters when we have more important issues to address.
    Trivial
  • The severe drought led to a ______ that affected thousands of people.
    Famine
  • The ______ spent hours pondering the meaning of life.
    Philosopher
  • The ______ smell of garlic filled the kitchen as the dish was prepared.
    Pungent
  • The gymnast performed a perfect ______ during the competition.
    Somersault
  • He ______ his hat as a sign of respect when entering the church.
    Doffed
  • The ballerina’s ______ figure allowed her to move gracefully on stage.
    Slender
  • Wearing a helmet is a ______ to ensure safety while biking.
    Precaution
  • The ______ of car horns and shouting filled the busy city streets.
    Cacophony
  • He ______ when he accidentally touched the hot stove.
    Winced
  • He acted ______, as if the bad news didn’t bother him at all.
    Nonchalant
  • The moon appeared ______ in the dark night sky.
    Luminous
  • The view from the mountaintop was absolutely ______ and took our breath away.
    Splendid
  • The mayor made a ______ declaring the new holiday.
    Proclamation
  • It was highly ______ for the store to close just as we arrived.
    Inconvenient
  • The aroma of freshly baked cookies seemed to ______ the children into the kitchen.
    Beckon
  • The ______ size of the whale left the researchers in awe.
    Immense
  • He let out an ______ cry when he heard the devastating news.
    Anguished
  • The orchestra played a beautiful ______ between the two acts of the play.
    Interlude
  • The company’s ______ practices caused a public outcry.
    Unethical
  • A sense of ______ filled the room as the sad news was announced.
    Melancholy
  • The doctor warned that being ______ could lead to serious health problems.
    Obese
  • Her ______ to become a successful entrepreneur motivated her to work tirelessly.
    Ambition
  • The ______ of the earthquake was far greater than expected.
    Magnitude
  • The company has been stuck in the ______ due to poor sales and lack of innovation.
    Doldrums
  • Despite the advice, he remained ______ and refused to change his opinion.
    Obstinate
  • The traveler found a warm and welcoming ______ after days of wandering.
    Abode
  • She leaned in to ______ the secret so no one else would hear.
    Whisper
  • She gave a ______ when she tasted the sour lemon.
    Grimace
  • If you ______ too much, we'll miss the bus.
    Dawdle
  • Despite their long-standing ______, they managed to work together on the project.
    Animosity
  • He read the ______ version of the novel, which included all the original details.
    Unabridged
  • The king ______ the traitor from the kingdom for his betrayal.
    Banished
  • He tried to ______ his friend after she lost her pet dog.
    Console
  • She felt ______ when accused of something she didn’t do.
    Indignant
  • After the long hike, we were absolutely ______ and couldn't wait to eat.
    Famished
  • Stop ______ and start working on your assignment before the deadline.
    Procrastinating
  • The villain in the story was a true ______, plotting evil schemes at every turn.
    Fiend
  • The letter began with warm ______ to greet the recipient.
    Salutations
  • The explorers embarked on a ______ journey through the uncharted jungle.
    Perilous
  • The ______ lion growled menacingly at the intruders.
    Ferocious
  • Please don’t ______ near the entrance of the store.
    Loiter
  • The artist's painting was so ______ that it left everyone in awe.
    Exquisite
  • The stock prices began to ______ after the company’s announcement.
    Plummet
  • The firefighter’s bravery was truly ______ and deserved recognition.
    Laudable
  • ______ broke out in the stadium when the winning goal was scored.
    Pandemonium
  • New York is a bustling ______ filled with people from all over the world.
    Metropolis
  • Please don't ______ me unless you have evidence to prove I'm wrong.
    Contradict
  • The poor ______ begged for food on the streets, looking helpless and defeated.
    Wretch
  • After failing the exam, she was ______ and refused to speak to anyone.
    Disconsolate
  • The teacher’s ______ voice made it hard for the students to stay awake.
    Monotonous
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