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b. To vitiate (v.) means to spoil; to make faulty or impure; to
corrupt morally.
266.
a. Elliptical (adj.) means characterized by extreme economy of
words or style; of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipsis.
267.
b. A catalyst (n.) is something that precipitates or causes a process
or event; (in chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a
chemical reaction without itself being affected in the process.
268.
d. An oleander (n.) is a beautiful but poisonous evergreen shrub.
269.
b. Turgid (adj.) means swollen.
270.
a. Overt (adj.) means apparent, obvious.
271.
d. Vitriolic (adj.) means bitterly scathing; caustic.
272.
b. Inauspicious (adj.) means not favorable or unfortunate; not
promising success.
273.
c. Vogue (n.) means the prevalent way or fashion.
274.
d. Circuitous (adj.) means having or taking a roundabout, lengthy,
or indirect course.
275.
e. Encomium (n.) means a formal expression of praise, a glowing
tribute.
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276.
Claude felt particularly ______ as he carried the large satchel filled
with cash through the dark streets to the bank.
a. inclusive
b. vulnerable
c. reclusive
d. unwieldy
e. torrential
277.
Niall’s ______ attitude toward the boss is embarrassing; he does
nearly everything for him except scratch his nose!
a. subservient
b. subversive
c. subtle
d. sundry
e. surly
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Although she was a successful professional, Debra’s inability to
accurately complete her taxes made her feel a bit ______.
a. endowed
b. rapturous
c. ravenous
d. obtuse
e. elated
279.
Jeremy didn’t want to appear ______, but his brothers simply could
not convince him to change his mind.

a. pitiful
b. scrupulous
c. harmonious
d. obstinate
e. unabated
280.
Buying homeowner’s insurance is a wise decision because it
provides ______ if your house should be damaged in a fire.
a. chastisement
b. indemnity
c. clarification
d. resolution
e. annulment
281.
Although it was supposed to be written for the general public, the
report was so ______ that only those with inside knowledge of
government workings could understand it.
a. indigenous
b. ebullient
c. truculent
d. pugnacious
e. esoteric
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282.
Todd set up a rope to ______ the part of the exhibit that was off-
limits.
a. circumscribe
b. laud

c. efface
d. undulate
e. beguile
283.
The loud clap of thunder caused the little dog to ______ all over.
a. slather
b. quake
c. enunciate
d. binge
e. infuse
284.
Francois fell into a groggy ______ after having suffered a high
fever for several days.
a. profundity
b. sluggard
c. verve
d. stupor
e. grovel
285.
Blaine had a tendency to ______ certain details of his evenings out
when he didn’t want his parents to know where he had been.
a. excel
b. oscillate
c. corroborate
d. juxtapose
e. omit
286.
We took pity on the young ______ and brought him to a shelter
where he could find food and warmth.
a. waif

b. perfidy
c. ionic
d. plaintiff
e. troubadour
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