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They did not want to perish on their long journey, so they double-checked to make sure they had __________ supplies.

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Although Flavian thought the idea was quite __________, most of his listeners seemed to think it was an acceptable and normal solution to the problem.

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The old man's opinion was quite __________ within his community and people always listened to what he had to say.

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While Andrew is very good at sports, Mary is by contrast rather __________.

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He is __________ ready on time, and as a result, his friends often start playing basketball without him.

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He __________ his favorite football team to win, so he made a friendly wager with his friend.

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Robert was a strange man. Bad news did not sadden him at all; it actually made him __________!

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Caitlin did not speak German, so she was nervous about traveling to Berlin but was pleasantly surprised when _________________.

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Not all rich people are ___________; many are quite willing to give a lot money to friends, relatives, and charities.

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Ronald was generally a warm person, so when the temperature began to drop in the house, he didn't __________ that others might be cold.