Vocabulary --
You may use some more than once; you may not use them all.
loathe, covet, flourish,
condescending, tarry, prone, oblige, sagacity, alacrity
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wisdom : sagacity :: thrive :
________
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"Hot ale." = _________
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I am not exactly ______ to helping
you out of this mess, since it was your own fault.
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Pony couldn't get the image of
Bob, ______ on the pavement, out of his head.
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After his years of hard work,
his business is finally __________(ing).
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The wise man shared his ________
with those who were willing to learn.
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It's hard for Pony to understand
the _________(ing)* that Socs have for greasers.
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He was _______(ed)* to do
all his homework before he watched any tv.
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hurry : tarry :: respectful :
_______
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The fireman jumped out of bed
with_________ when the alarm sounded.
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Mental Floss
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You have a dime in an empty wine bottle. The bottle is corked.
Your job is to get the dime out without taking the cork out. You must do
this without damaging the bottle in any way. Draw a diagram of how you
would do it.
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On my way to the fair, I met 7 jugglers and a bear; every
juggler had 6 cats, every cat had 5 rats, every rat had 4 grouses, every
grouse had 3 mouses, every mouse had 2 louses, and every louse had a spouse.
How many in all are going to the fair?
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Among schoolchildren worldwide, the most recognizable
fictional character is ____________, recognized by almost 100% of kids.
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Who is a close second at 98%?
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In what sport are all metal shoes worn?
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