For the Week ending 08/06/10
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path; anything that exacts blind devotion or terrible sacrifice
An unstoppable, technological _______ is transforming our world. |
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a small bunch of flowers; small bouquet, esp. for carrying in the hand
In old London, with garbage and unspeakable detritus in the streets, a gentleman carried a _______ to ward off the stench. |
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a powerful personage or pretentious official
He appointed himself the chairman, High _______ , Grand Inquisitor -- and sole member -- of a grievance committee of his own making. |
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an impudent or conceited fellow; a saucy or mischievous child
He said some _______ of a whippersnapper at the publisher's changed the subtitle to his forthcoming book. |
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hodgepodge; a jumble
We've imported so many words from other languages, English is now a _______ of other tongues. |