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<li>His constant teasing would often <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">antagonize </span></strong>his younger sister.</li>
<li>The once-fertile land had become <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">barren </span></strong>and unable to support crops.</li>
<li>The politician's <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">bombastic </span></strong>speeches did little to address real issues.</li>
<li>She managed to <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">cajole </span></strong>her parents into extending her curfew.</li>
<li>Although <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">chary </span></strong>of commitment, he eventually agreed to the proposal.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">curmudgeon </span></strong>was known for his grumpy and unsociable nature.</li>
<li>The somber <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">dirge </span></strong>played as the funeral procession began.</li>
<li>The scientist's groundbreaking work was considered <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">estimable </span></strong>by her peers.</li>
<li>Using a <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">euphemism</span></strong>, she referred to the layoffs as "downsizing."</li>
<li>The critic <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">excoriated </span></strong>the film, calling it a complete disaster.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">exigent </span></strong>circumstances called for immediate action.</li>
<li>Her <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">haughty </span></strong>demeanor made it difficult for others to approach her.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">heady </span></strong>aroma of the wine filled the room.</li>
<li>Despite the chaos around him, he remained <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">imperturbable</span></strong>.</li>
<li>Her <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">implacable </span></strong>determination led her to achieve her goals.</li>
<li>The coach <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">lambasted </span></strong>the team for their lackluster performance.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">miscreant </span></strong>was finally apprehended by the authorities.</li>
<li>Despite his many accomplishments, his one <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">peccadillo</span></strong> threatened his reputation.</li>
<li>The art critic dismissed the modern exhibit as nothing but <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">philistine</span></strong> taste.</li>
<li>After the project's failure, the manager was <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">relegated </span></strong>to a lesser role.</li>
<li>The sight of the decaying building was <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">repugnant </span></strong>to her.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">sentimental </span></strong>movie brought tears to the eyes of the audience.</li>
<li>She tended to <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">squander </span></strong>her money on unnecessary luxuries.</li>
<li>The con artist's <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">swindle</span></strong> cost the investors millions of dollars.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">tangible </span></strong>evidence proved the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.</li>
<li>The politician's acts of <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">turpitude </span></strong>were eventually exposed by the media.</li>
<li>The <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">unalloyed </span></strong>gold was considered extremely valuable and pure.</li>
<li>His persistent attempts to <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">undercut </span></strong>his colleagues created a hostile work environment.</li>
<li>The salesman tried to <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">wheedle</span></strong> his way into getting a better deal.</li>
<li>His <strong><span style="color:#27ae60">xenophobic</span></strong> beliefs led him to distrust people from other cultures.</li>
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