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Innate

Definition: Existing from birth; inborn, natural, or instinctive; inherent

Sample sentence: His innate artistic talent was evident from a young age, as he created stunning sketches without any formal training.

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Inherent

Definition: Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute; intrinsic or innate

Sample sentence: The inherent risks of the sport deterred many potential participants from joining.

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Superficial

Definition: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; concerned with or understanding only the obvious or apparent aspects of something; shallow or lacking depth

Sample sentence: After only a superficial analysis of the problem, the team failed to identify the underlying causes.

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Contemporaneous

Definition: Existing or occurring in the same time period; concurrent or simultaneous

Sample sentence: The novel explored the lives of two contemporaneous historical figures, illustrating the connections and contrasts between their experiences.

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Vicarious

Definition: Experienced or felt through the emotions, sensations, or actions of another person, often as a substitute for one's own experiences or emotions

Sample sentence: She lived vicariously through her favorite romance novels, hoping to one day find a love as passionate as the characters'.

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Succinct

Definition: Expressed briefly and clearly; concise, with no wasted words; to the point

Sample sentence: The CEO appreciated the manager's succinct summary of the project's progress, saving time during the meeting.

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Disparaging

Definition: Expressing a negative or critical opinion, often in a belittling or disrespectful manner; demeaning or derogatory

Sample sentence: The candidate's disparaging remarks about his opponent damaged his own reputation among voters.

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Pejorative

Definition: Expressing contempt or disapproval; having negative or derogatory connotations

Sample sentence: The politician's pejorative language alienated many potential supporters.

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Dogmatic

Definition: Expressing opinions or beliefs in an authoritative or stubborn manner, often without considering opposing viewpoints; rigidly adhering to a doctrine

Sample sentence: His dogmatic approach to politics prevented him from engaging in productive discussions with those who disagreed.

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Vociferous

Definition: Expressing or characterized by vehement opinions or strong feelings; loudly insistent

Sample sentence: The demonstrators were vociferous in their demands for social justice.

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Avarice

Definition: Extreme greed for wealth or material gain; insatiable desire for riches

Sample sentence: His avarice drove him to betray his friends and family in pursuit of money.

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Penury

Definition: Extreme poverty or destitution; a state of being very poor and lacking the means for basic necessities

Sample sentence: After years of foolish spending, the once rich man found himself living in penury.

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Parsimony

Definition: Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources; excessive frugality or stinginess

Sample sentence: His parsimony led him to live a life of deprivation despite his considerable wealth.

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Incensed

Definition: Extremely angry or infuriated; filled with wrath or indignation

Sample sentence: The customer was incensed when he discovered that his expensive purchase was damaged.

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Meticulous

Definition: Extremely careful, precise, or painstaking in attending to details or doing a task; accurate and thorough

Sample sentence: Her meticulous work habits ensured that her reports were always accurate and well-organized.

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Ethereal

Definition: Extremely delicate or refined, often in an otherworldly or intangible manner; heavenly or spiritual

Sample sentence: The dancer's ethereal grace captivated the audience, making her movements appear almost weightless.

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Parsimonious

Definition: Extremely frugal or stingy; unwilling to spend money or use resources

Sample sentence: Despite his wealth, the old man was known for his parsimonious ways, often wearing patched clothes and never splurging on luxury items.

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Munificent

Definition: Extremely generous or giving, often in a lavish manner; bountiful

Sample sentence: The munificent benefactor donated a large sum to the children's hospital, allowing them to expand their facilities.

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Quixotic

Definition: Extremely idealistic or impractical, often to the point of being unrealistic or foolish; resembling or befitting Don Quixote

Sample sentence: His quixotic attempt to build a perfect society led to disillusionment and failure.

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Stentorian

Definition: Extremely loud or powerful in sound, often used to describe a person's voice or manner of speaking

Sample sentence: The coach's stentorian voice echoed across the field, commanding the attention of every player.

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Antediluvian

Definition: Extremely old or ancient; belonging to a time before the biblical Flood; outdated or primitive

Sample sentence: The antediluvian artifact, discovered by archaeologists, provided insight into early human history.

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Flagrant

Definition: Extremely or conspicuously offensive; glaringly evident or obvious

Sample sentence: The flagrant violation of the law led to the arrest and swift trial of the criminal.

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Penurious

Definition: Extremely poor or poverty-stricken; miserly or excessively frugal

Sample sentence: The penurious artist lived in a small, shabby apartment and subsisted on the most meager of meals.

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Gaunt

Definition: Extremely thin and bony, often as a result of illness or malnutrition; haggard and drawn

Sample sentence: The gaunt refugees had been without adequate food and water for days.

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Odious

Definition: Extremely unpleasant or repugnant; causing strong dislike or revulsion

Sample sentence: The dictator's odious regime was responsible for the suffering of countless citizens.

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Odious

Definition: Extremely unpleasant or repulsive; arousing strong dislike or disgust

Sample sentence: His odious behavior at the party made everyone avoid him for the rest of the night.

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Negligent

Definition: Failing to take proper care, attention, or precautions in doing something; careless or inattentive with regard to one's duties or responsibilities

Sample sentence: The negligent employee was responsible for the accident, having ignored safety protocols.

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Fidelity

Definition: Faithfulness, loyalty, or devotion to a person, cause, or duty; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something

Sample sentence: The high-quality recording captured the music with remarkable fidelity, making it sound as if the listener was in the concert hall.

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Eminent

Definition: Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession; distinguished or prominent

Sample sentence: The eminent scientist received numerous awards for his groundbreaking research.

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Dauntless

Definition: Fearless or bold in the face of danger or adversity; resolute and determined

Sample sentence: The dauntless explorer ventured into the vast and inhospitable wilderness, undeterred by the many risks she faced.

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Intrepid

Definition: Fearless, undaunted, or bold; having the courage to face danger or difficulty

Sample sentence: The intrepid explorer journeyed to remote corners of the world, undeterred by the perilous conditions she faced.

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Intrepid

Definition: Fearless; adventurous; courageous; bold

Sample sentence: The intrepid explorer ventured into uncharted territory, confident in her ability to overcome any obstacle.

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Lethargic

Definition: Feeling drowsy, sluggish, or unenergetic; lacking energy or enthusiasm for activity

Sample sentence: The heatwave left everyone feeling lethargic and listless.

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Wistful

Definition: Feeling or expressing a melancholic longing, yearning, or nostalgia for something lost, past, or unattainable; pensive or reflective

Sample sentence: Watching her old friends reunite, she couldn't help but feel wistful for the carefree days of their youth.

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Jubilant

Definition: Feeling or expressing great joy and triumph; exultant, ecstatic

Sample sentence: The fans were jubilant when their team won the championship.

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Contrite

Definition: Feeling or expressing remorse or guilt for one's actions; penitent or apologetic

Sample sentence: The child's contrite expression made it difficult for his mother to stay angry at him for breaking her favorite vase.

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Wary

Definition: Feeling or showing caution because of possible dangers or problems; cautious or watchful

Sample sentence: She became wary of strangers after her unsettling encounter on the subway.

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Lethargic

Definition: Feeling sluggish, tired, or apathetic; lacking energy or vitality; slow-moving

Sample sentence: After the long hike, the group felt lethargic and spent the evening resting.

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Vitriolic

Definition: Filled with bitter criticism or malice; caustic, acerbic, or harsh

Sample sentence: The reviewer's vitriolic comments about the film made it clear that he hated it.

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Fanatical

Definition: Filled with excessive enthusiasm or obsession for a cause or idea; unreasonably zealous

Sample sentence: Her fanatical devotion to the team led her to paint her entire house in their colors.

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Glib

Definition: Fluent and easy, often in an insincere or shallow manner; smooth-talking or slick

Sample sentence: The salesman's glib speech did little to convince the skeptical customers.

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Conventional

Definition: Following accepted customs, standards, or rules; adhering to traditional practices or norms; typical or commonplace

Sample sentence: The couple opted for a conventional wedding ceremony, complete with a white dress and traditional vows.

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Folly

Definition: Foolishness or a lack of good sense; a foolish act, idea, or practice

Sample sentence: It was pure folly to invest all their money in a single, risky venture.

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Affable

Definition: Friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to; sociable or gracious in manner

Sample sentence: The affable host made everyone feel welcome and comfortable at the party.

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Consensus

Definition: General agreement or a collective decision reached by a group, usually through discussion and compromise

Sample sentence: After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus on the new policy.

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Consensus

Definition: General agreement or accord, especially among a group of people; a widely-shared viewpoint or opinion on a particular issue

Sample sentence: The consensus among the committee members was that the new proposal was a marked improvement over the previous one.

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Largess

Definition: Generosity in giving gifts or money; bountiful generosity or charity; lavish gifts or contributions

Sample sentence: The philanthropist was known for her largess, giving millions of dollars to various causes each year.

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Magnanimous

Definition: Generous and noble in character, especially in forgiving others and rising above petty grievances; showing magnanimity

Sample sentence: The magnanimous leader forgave his opponents and united the divided nation.

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Benign

Definition: Gentle or kindly; not harmful or malignant

Sample sentence: The doctor reassured her that the growth was benign and posed no threat to her health.

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Benign

Definition: Gentle, kindly, or good-natured; not harmful or injurious to health; not cancerous or malignant

Sample sentence: The doctor assured the patient that the growth was benign and posed no immediate health risk.

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Quiz 1

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Vocab quiz 11

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1. The eloquent speaker was able to persuade the crowd with his words.

a) eloquent

b) dogged

c) puritanical

d) unscrupulous

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2. The puritanical person is very strict and moralisti

a) puritanical

b) unscrupulous

c) malevolent

d) innocuous

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3. The innocuous person is harmless and does not mean any harm.

a) innocuous

b) multifarious

c) impecunious

d) precocious

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4. The multifarious task was complicated and involved many different aspects.

a) multifarious

b) impecunious

c) precocious

d) omniscient

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5. The precocious child showed signs of great intelligence at an early age.

a) precocious

b) omniscient

c) voracious

d) viscous

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6. The omniscient being knows everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen.

a) omniscient

b) voracious

c) viscous

d) acrid

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7. The voracious animal ate everything in sight.

a) voracious

b) viscous

c) acrid

d) mellifluous

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8. The profuse apology was excessive.

a) profuse

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) sententious

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9. The largess of the donation was appreciated by all.

a) largess

b) consensus

c) affable

d) folly

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10. The glib politician was able to talk his way out of any situation.

a) glib

b) fanatical

c) vitriolic

d) lethargic

Your score is

Quiz 2

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Vocab quiz 11

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1. The indefatigable worker never gives up, no matter how difficult the task.

a) indefatigable

b) eloquent

c) dogged

d) puritanical

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2. The eloquent speaker was able to persuade the crowd with his words.

a) eloquent

b) dogged

c) puritanical

d) unscrupulous

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3. The dogged dog refused to give up the bone, even when it was out of reach.

a) dogged

b) puritanical

c) unscrupulous

d) malevolent

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4. The precocious child showed signs of great intelligence at an early age.

a) precocious

b) omniscient

c) voracious

d) viscous

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5. The phlegmatic person is calm and unemotional.

a) phlegmatic

b) cursory

c) strident

d) invective

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6. The intractable problem was difficult to solve.

a) intractable

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) fortuitous

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7. The fortuitous event happened by chance.

a) fortuitous

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) indolent

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8. The mendacious person is not truthful and lies often.

a) mendacious

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) verdant

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9. The benign tumor was not harmful.

a) benign

b) magnanimous

c) largess

d) consensus

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10. The folly of the plan was evident to everyone.

a) folly

b) conventional

c) glib

d) fanatical

Your score is

Quiz 3

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Vocab quiz 11

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1. The viscous liquid was thick and sticky.

a) viscous

b) acrid

c) mellifluous

d) keen

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2. The keen mind was quick and perceptive.

a) keen

b) phlegmatic

c) cursory

d) strident

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3. The cursory glance was not very thorough.

a) cursory

b) strident

c) invective

d) deleterious

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4. The mendacious person is not truthful and lies often.

a) mendacious

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) verdant

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5. The verdant field was covered in green grass.

a) verdant

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) ominous

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6. The sententious speech was full of wise sayings.

a) sententious

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) benign

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7. The benign tumor was not harmful.

a) benign

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) impervious

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8. The benign tumor was not harmful.

a) benign

b) magnanimous

c) largess

d) consensus

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9. The folly of the plan was evident to everyone.

a) folly

b) conventional

c) glib

d) fanatical

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10. The conventional way of doing things was not always the best way.

a) conventional

b) glib

c) fanatical

d) vitriolic

Your score is

Quiz 4

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Vocab quiz 11

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1. The dogged dog refused to give up the bone, even when it was out of reach.

a) dogged

b) puritanical

c) unscrupulous

d) malevolent

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2. The impecunious person is very poor and does not have much money.

a) impecunious

b) precocious

c) omniscient

d) voracious

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3. The precocious child showed signs of great intelligence at an early age.

a) precocious

b) omniscient

c) voracious

d) viscous

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4. The voracious animal ate everything in sight.

a) voracious

b) viscous

c) acrid

d) mellifluous

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5. The deleterious effect of the drug was harmful.

a) deleterious

b) noxious

c) inimitable

d) impervious

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6. The noxious fumes were harmful to breathe.

a) noxious

b) inimitable

c) impervious

d) inimical

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7. The detriment of the action was harmful.

a) detriment

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) intractable

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8. The ominous clouds portended a storm.

a) impervious

b) inimical

c) profuse

d) ominous

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9. The largess of the donation was appreciated by all.

a) largess

b) consensus

c) affable

d) folly

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10. The conventional way of doing things was not always the best way.

a) conventional

b) glib

c) fanatical

d) vitriolic

Your score is

Quiz 5

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Vocab quiz 11

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1. The voracious animal ate everything in sight.

a) voracious

b) viscous

c) acrid

d) mellifluous

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2. The strident voice was loud and harsh.

a) strident

b) invective

c) deleterious

d) noxious

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3. The inimical act was harmful to others.

a) inimitable

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) detriment

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4. The detriment of the action was harmful.

a) detriment

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) intractable

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5. The indolent person is lazy and does not like to work.

a) indolent

b) impervious

c) inimical

d) mendacious

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6. The benign tumor was not harmful.

a) benign

b) magnanimous

c) largess

d) consensus

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7. The magnanimous act was generous and kin

a) magnanimous

b) largess

c) consensus

d) affable

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8. The consensus of the group was that the plan was a good one.

a) consensus

b) affable

c) folly

d) conventional

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9. The folly of the plan was evident to everyone.

a) folly

b) conventional

c) glib

d) fanatical

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10. The conventional way of doing things was not always the best way.

a) conventional

b) glib

c) fanatical

d) vitriolic

Your score is

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