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inundation
the state of being overwhelmed.
We received an_________ of applications for the recent job opening
penury
Severe poverty
In poor nations/ some people sadly live life times of ______________
abhor
Hate,or despise
I ______________ the way people leave their trash at the picnic sites in the park.
eloquence
The ability to speak with expression
The senator spoke with _________ about the causes he supported
sepulcher
Tomb,grave,burial place
At the end of the play Romeo and Juliet, several characters are buried in the ________________.
Scourge
a whip used to inflict pain
The traitor was beaten with a _____________ for his betrayal to his country
Gossamer
A cobweb or a web or threadlike substance.
The gauze bandage on her leg looked like a huge _______________
Garish
overly showy or elaborate
The _________ costumes were decorated with multi-colored sequins and feathers
presage
warning of the future
I had a nagging ________ that the results of my medical test would not be good
peruse
read thoroughly or carefully
Please ________ the questions on the exam before starting
apothecary
a pharmacist
In the olden days, the _________ had few drugs that actually cured anything
Vile
Disgusting,repulsive
What is that________odor?
Valor
Bravery, Courage
Michael won the medal for ______ after rescuing the children from the burning building.
Inexorable
Not easily persuaded, moved or stopped
The right that all men are created equal is a __________ right of the Constitution.
Pensive
Sad thoughtfulness
The child sat by himself looking __________________________
Tedious
Boring
Joe made a _______ 45 minute speech which put the audience to sleep
Lamentable
expressing grief
__________ cries were heard at the accident site where the high school football player died.
beguile
to deceive or trick
The hypnotist ____________ed the audience with his smooth and seductive voice
Sallow
Of a grayish, greenish , yellow color
He was still a bit ______ after a week spent in bed with the flu.
Dirge
A song of grief,especially one meant to accompany funerals
Bagpipes played a haunting ________ at the funeral of the fallen leader