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Polemical

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Causing divisive debate or argument (adjective), Issues we choose for taking sides tend to be ___________ in nature.

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Demagogue

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rabble-rouse, political agitator, agitator (noun), a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

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Accolade

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Tribute, honor, praise (noun). Graduation time is a great season to pick up some _________ for years of hard work.

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Debility

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Weakness, incapacity. Montague lost the game due to their __________ in free throw shooting.

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Resplendent

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Shining, glowing. 80's hip hop icon Flavor Flav has __________ teeth.

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Hiatus

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Gap, Interruption, pause. The weedy ________ between the town and the railroad.

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Pontificate

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Speak your opinion too long or too "know it all" like, After attending one session of psychology 101, the freshman __________ on his understanding of the mind.

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Dichotomy

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a division into two parts, often opposites, The _________ between the alibi and the evidence made a tough decision for the jury.

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Acquiesce

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to agree to, to give in (verb), At some point you need to _________ and do your homework.

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Rescind

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Retract, repeal (verb), Provide the required oreos or the offer of free graduation is ___________.

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Protean

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changeable, The person's attitude and beliefs toward politics were rather _______, resulting in a changed vote.

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Equivocate

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Speak ambiguously; avoid telling the truth. Mitch would ____________ about why he was tardy.

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Languid

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Tired, slow (Adjective). After hours of staying up writing due to procrastination, students feel _______.

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Acuity

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Mental or visual sharpness. Reading Shakespeare helps develop a strong ________ for literature.

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Braggart

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(noun) someone who boasts, "He may be right, but he is such a _________ no one wants to listen to him"

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Ephemeral

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Short lived (adjective), Why are individual pudding cups so ___________.

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Decorum

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dignified, correct behavior, Sometimes people forget there should be a high level of ________ at school events.

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Obsequious

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Servile, submissive (adj), The _______________ puppy acted submissive to the big dogs.

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Terse

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Concise, to the point, brief, gruff, abrupt. He issued a ______ statement, saying he is discussing his future with colleagues before announcing his decision on Monday.

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Obscure

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Hidden, uncertain, The dress code was very ________ that there was several violations

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