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Vocabulary W/S #9
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12th Grade
02/16/2011

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James of Scotland became England's king because Elizabeth I died without _____ .
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issue
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Celebrities like Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey are known for their _____; they believe in giving back to the world.
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largesse
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"Men who have been raised violently have very reason to believe it is appropriate for them to control others through violence; they feel no ______ over being violent to women, children, and on others." --Frank Pittman.
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compunction
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"as many asthe shells that are on the shore, so many are the pains of love; the darts that wound are _____ in much poison." --Ovid
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steeped
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Dealing with a stubborn toddler has tested the ____ of many student.
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mettle
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Many politicians ______ when they are asked pointed questions about their belief; they don't really want to be pinned down.
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equivocate
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When you spend too much money on an impulse buy, you may have "buyer's ______."
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remorse
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His arrogant manner _____(s) me!
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gall
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Because her client was only eight years old, the attorney was moved to _____ the judge for mercy
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entreat
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Ben Franklin wrote many an _____, including such gems as "three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead," and "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
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adage
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Some believe the Tea Party has caused a ______ in the Republican Party.
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breach
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Wife abusers have no _____ about their cruel behavior; in fact they often blame the victim.
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compunction
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Since William was an onnly son and died without ____, the family last name stops with him.
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issue
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If a murdered shows some _____, a jury is more likely to offer life in prison over excution.
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remorse
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when your girlfriend askes f you were faithful, don't ______
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equivocate
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A favorite of ____ of my father was "Do as I say, not as I do." I never liked that.
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adage
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Feelings of ____ for a friend who betrayed you will hurt you more than the friend.
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rancor
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What a lot of ____ that man had! he just cut in line without even apologizing.
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gall
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Could I _____ you to stop making so much noise so I can hear the concert?
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entreat
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A _____ between parents can be difficult for a child' she doesn't know who to support.
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breach
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Some older colleges are ____ in tradition; for example, a Florida gator tradition is when Gator Fans sink arms and  sway, singing "We are the Boys" after the end of every third quarter.
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steeped
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Soldiers who show their ____ in combat are usually given awards and medals.
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mettle
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Through the _____ of the Orlando Magic, several family recreation centers have opened in Orlando.
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largesse
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