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1
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As the _________ echoed with the sound of a gavel, the accused ________ before the judge, their eyes red from _______. The _________ was swift, the charges severe.

A

courtroom

stood

bawling / crying

arraignment / judge
explaining the charges

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In that moment, ________ the pressures of the game and the relentless ________ of victory, they found a ________ of hope amid the _______.

A

amidst
pursuit
glimmer
gloom

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I was __________ home from work when I realized I had left my phone at __________. Panicked, I __________ turning around but decided to ___________. Little did I know, this ____________ insignificant event would __________ to an unexpected encounter that would change my life forever

A

traveling
the office
debated
push forward
seemingly
lead

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Q

TOO MUCH ON ONE’S PLATE

She asked for some time in the relationship, feeling ___________ by the _________ of work and personal life.

A

overwhelmed
demands

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The __________ man lurked in the ____________, his maLEvolent grin sending shivers ___________ of those who dared to pass by.

A

twisted
shadows
down the spines

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6
Q

After years of ____________, Sarah sought ___________ by finally admitting her mistakes and asking for ___________ from her family.

A

estrangement
atonement
forgiveness

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7
Q

I’m deeply ___________ by your kind words. It’s very ______________, mate.

Your compliments are very ______________

A

touched
humbling

flattering

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Q

Saying JeHOvah was considered / viewed as ____________ by the elders of the village.

A

blasphemy

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9
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____________ Harrieth whose spirit is very much __________

A TOAST / A GESTURE OF REPESPECT

A

Here’s to
Alive

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10
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I asked her for this dance and then she ___________

WILLINGLY AGREED

A

obliged me

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____________ who place their faith in fire, in fire their fate _____________ repaid.

A

All those

shall be

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CRAZY / CHILDHOOD

We have this _____________ connection since _____________

A

inexPLIcabke

our youth / our young years

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NOW OR NEVER

They’re living life ____________ and taking every chance they get. Well, life is what we ___________ of it.

A

do or die

make

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14
Q

Nothing but a ___________ maid
and __________ bottles
for solace.

A

scullery
a dozen

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Q

DIRTY LANGUAGE

One of the most ____________ in the English language is cunt which is a very ___________ tern refering to
to ______________.

A

vulgar insults

derogatory / offensive

a woman’s genitals .

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16
Q

INDIRECT THREATS

____________ threats under the _____________ of civility.

A

Veiled
guise

17
Q

SCIENCE

The ANecdotes are very ______________.

A

proVOcative

18
Q

She wanted to add to the text a ____________ on madness, which we managed to ____________ by the way.

A

reflection
include

19
Q

ABSURD

His _____________ that pigs can fly is absolutely ___________

A

claim
preposterous

20
Q

I’M SPEECHLESS

It’s truly ____________. It’s beyond the ______________ of language, an experience that _____________ mere words.

A

indescribable

limitations

transcend / goes beyond.

21
Q

When we say “Things are hollow”. It suggests that things may appear ___________ or significant on the ____________, but upon closer _____________, they are empty or lacking in meaning

A

solid

surface

inspection

22
Q

What you need you have to ______________.

A

borrow

23
Q

Onstage, where words ______________ and verses ______________, it’s the language that truly _____________ in theater performances

A

come alive

ring out

shines

24
Q

FORCEFUL WINDS

On the _____________ day, the trees _______________ violently in the strong winds, and leaves ______________ the air like confetti.

A

blustery

swayed

whirled through

25
Q

Outside, in a dimly lit alley, a duffel bag _________ abandoned, its contents ________ into the damp pavement. In a beat, the once-promising future of the defendant had ___________, leaving behind only _________ dreams and the harsh reality of consequences.

A

lay

leaching / sucking the damp

unraveled / unfolded

shattered

26
Q

HOLIDAY

Today is the ____________ Day of the city of Parnamirim, the day of ___________ of Fatima

A

Patron Saint’s

Our Lady

27
Q

WEDDING CEREMONY

_____________ and for poorer.
In ____________ and in health
Till death ___________.

A

For richer

sickness

do us part.”

28
Q

GOOD PERSON / DECEIVING APPEARANCE

There’s a _____________ beneath ___________ exterior

A

heart of gold

the gruff

29
Q

PERSPECTIVE

See it ____________ your cultural ____________.

A

through

lens

30
Q

A SCRUFFY BLOKE ROAMING THE DODGY AREAS

The neighborhood _____________ was often seen lurking around the ____________, a disheveled _____________ searching for their next ______________.

A

lowlife

alleyways

junky

fix

31
Q

RAISE OBJECTION - ShHOW RELUCTANCE

Despite her friends’ insistence, she ____________ joining them on the risky adventure, _____________ her fear of heights.

A

deMUrred from (uh)

citing

32
Q

TO DECEIVE

The magician’s performance was a ______________ display of _____________, leaving the audience ____________ as to how he ____________ his tricks.

A

masterful

deception

bewildered / mesmerised

pulled off

33
Q

BIBLICAL SAY8NG

There will be weeping and _________________.

A

gnashing of teeth

34
Q

WEAKNESS

Despite his many talents, his impatience was his _______________ often leading to ______________ and incomplete work

A

Achilles’ heel,

rushed

35
Q

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

____________, Debs! Hope you’re having a proper ________________ filled with all the best vibes. Keep _______________ it, and may the year ahead be full of top moments and good banter. Have a _________________!

A

Cheers

lush day

smashing

blinder

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