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The __________ texture of the airline pillow irritated Angela’s face and made her long flight all the more vexatious.

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The professor was an utter __________; he was not merely attentive to details, but was absolutely __________ in his attention to every individual point.

The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.

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John did not merely stare at his students, he __________ at them in anger for __________ on and on with such foolish questions.

The large and diverse meal options made the starving men look __________.

The __________ night was the perfect time to dig a hole in which to bury the treasure.

Although he practiced medicine for a decade, he was instantly fired when the hospital discovered his license was __________.

The politician saw himself as a gifted public speaker, but his aides knew he was actually a _______________ orator.

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Robert Burns is considered the __________ Scottish poet, as his work is famous throughout Scotland and is seen to embody Scottish culture.

The variety of bird calls made its own __________________ collage.