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Exercise 1

Use the context to help you find the term that best fits each sentence.

1 .       Our trip was a ____________ one. We took our time. 



2 .       The changes in the program were ____________, essential, and important. 



3 .       The president is always hoping for __________________ support (support from two parties). 



4 .       I had to sue my doctor for _______________, professional misconduct, because she operated on my good arm instead of my broken arm. 



5 .       You should try to _______________, or gather, support for your cause. 



6 .       Owls are _______________; they fly around and look for food at night. 



7 .       The weather reporter predicted a storm of high ______________; it sure did have a great deal of energy. 



8 .       I wanted to trace my family’s _____________ (history and background). 



9 .       Near the end of the semester, students often feel ______________ with work; I too, felt overwhelmed with my workload. 



10 .       Often _______________ (outside) forces cause changes in one’s life. 



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