For the Week ending 08/26/11
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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the act of harassing or making angry; irritation
Our labor is called the _______ of our heart; it is to most a force upon themselves, so natural is it to us to love our ease. |
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aroused to anger by something unjust, unworthy or mean; incensed, provoked
The Chinese gymnastics coach told the Associated Press the parents are "_______" over persistent questions about their daughters 'ages. |
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detestable, wretched; evil; deserving to be denounced; hateful
We focus on everything except the root causes of crime: the failing education system, the lack of recreation programs, _______ poverty and sub-standard housing. |
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marked by a lack of civility or graciousness; vulgar; surly; difficult to work with: intractable
In using the word _______ to describe feminist behavior he doesn't like, this non-noble man is saying "be weaker," or "be less like men." |
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physically or morally hardened; to make unfeeling, stubborn, or obdurate
We see so much bad news every day that we risk becoming an _______ society, incapable of deep feeling until great tragedy. |