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The comedian's quick-witted responses to audience
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slow to respond |
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mentally dull and uncreative |
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able to think and react quickly |
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easily distracted and unfocused |
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Using patriotism as a shield to deflect criticism is often
referred to as the last refuge of the scoundrel. |
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the last hiding place of an honest person |
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the final destination of a journey |
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the last line of a famous poem by Samuel Johnson |
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a desperate and dishonest tactic used to avoid criticism |
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The superstar's persona was larger than life,
commanding attention everywhere he went. |
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very tall in stature |
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extraordinary in appearance |
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small and insignificant |
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difficult to understand |
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The comedian's new jokes fell flat and didn't get
any laughs from the audience. |
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became deflated |
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succeeded greatly |
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produced a loud noise |
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failed to generate the intended response |
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Despite a promising start, the movie's ending didn't stick
the landing and left the audience disappointed. |
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failed to achieve a satisfactory conclusion |
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stuck to the original plan |
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successfully completed the task at hand |
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landed perfectly without any issues |
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At the behest of her boss, Jane agreed to work
overtime to complete the project by the deadline. |
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against the wishes of |
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on the advice of |
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in response to the request of |
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without the knowledge of |
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Answers : 1C
2D 3B 4D 5A 6C |
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