Vocab Groups 12 & 13

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The memory of the horrible fight in which she finally ended her abusive relationship with her husband _____ the woman for years.
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Today's race will be very exciting since two of the runners are _____ for the national championship.
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Although Todd's _____ against fast food restaurants was intended to rally the support of parents and concerned citizens, his speech was so wild nd illogical it put off most listeners.
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Her cousin's constant nagging really _____ Wendy, she did not know how much longer she could tolerate it.
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Although they fought bravely, the Texans were not able to hold off the _____ of Mexican soldiers they faced in the Battle of the Alamo.
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Catherine felt safe inside because she knew the castle walls were _____; no arrow or bullet could pierce the thick stone.
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The struggle was intense, but Jasmine was finally able to _____ the knife from her attacker's hand.
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John walked into the room and found his two best friends _____ in a heated debate; not wanting to take sides, he backed away slowly.
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Holly summoned all her courage and tried to control her _____ long enough to ride the tiny, crowded elevator to the top floor.
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Chloe got sick at the sight of blood so she covered her eyes to avoid watching the _____ scenes in the horror movie.
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Cathy was filled with a sense of _____ when she found her friend's car abandoned on the side of the road in the middle of the night.
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The tall, reinforced tower served as a(n) _____, protecting the nearby city from intruders and other dangers
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The tall stone walls surrounding the ancient city were constructed as _____ to protect the people from attacks from without.
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Many journalists wondered whether the Republican candidate's surprisingly liberal stance on healthcare would _____ him from his conservative constituents.
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As a geography teacher, Mrs. Miller _____ the fact that most American adults cannot find Iraq on a map.
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Although she continually _____ his advances, Greg was sure that one day Gayle would go out with him.
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Since the book featured several graphic, _____ scenes, it was banned from the school library.
18.
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Kirk _____ with is feelings for days before finally deciding to sk Faith out on a date.
19.
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Since the host had previously made _____remarks about the actress, she refused to appear on his television program.
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The costume shop sold a variety of _____ masks, from leering goblins and snarling monsters to strangely distorted faces.