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I __________ cruelty yet do not always notice when I have said something cruel without meaning to.
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(adj) resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential
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You may __________ these holes to gophers for elves, but I blame the dog from next door.
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(adj) roundabout, not direct
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Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
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I __________ them to stop spending so much money or to face the consequences.
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(v) To make amends, make up for; to avert
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Caught in the __________ of revolution, the young men enlisted with the local militias.
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(adj) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously; inconsequential
13.
We questioned her quietly, carefully, and at length, but her answers remained __________.
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(n) a natural inclination or tendency; penchant or propensity
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Dictators usually begin their reigns by searching out and silencing __________ opinion.
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(adj) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting
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The spy used charm and flattery in order __________ to the information from the diplomat.
