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Substitute another word for
the word or words in bold in each of the following sentences
taking care that the sense of the sentence is not altered. |
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There has been a great falling
off in the attendance. |
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His spelling was entirely
free from mistakes. |
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Everyone is subject to low
spirits at times. |
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Meddling generally leads to
muddling. |
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There is no prospect of his
getting well all at once. |
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Practice gives increased
facility and skill. |
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He is a very painstaking and
correct writer. |
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I hope to leave a good name to my
posterity. |
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His demeanor was that of a calm
and fearless man. |
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This land is unproductive;
it yields nothing. |
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We all felt depressed on
hearing it. |
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I thank you most heartily
for what you have done. |
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He has worked most assiduously
all day. |
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He spoke very humbly of his
own abilities. |
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He indignantly refused to
accept the excuse. |
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He behaved perfidiously
towards his oldest friend. |
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You were doubtlessly
actuated by the best of intention. |
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You acted very indiscreetly
in the matter. |
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Answers |
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decline, dwindling |
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( completely ); ( errors ) |
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depression, dejection |
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( Interference ); ( confusion ) |
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hope, expectation |
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added, greater |
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( careful, industrious ); perfect |
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successors, descendants |
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( serene ); ( brave ) |
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barren, unfertile |
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sad, discouraged |
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sincerely |
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attentively, diligently |
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modestly |
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angrily |
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dishonestly, treacherously |
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certainly, truly |
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unwisely, carelessly,
thoughtlessly, rashly |
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