The image of the apple was starkly visible in the __________ of the painting, standing out from the coffee shop portrayed behind it.

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Due to the __________ of protein in his diet, Theodore was often sick due to malnutrition.

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The couple didn't like the food at the restaurant very much, but nonetheless frequented it merely due to its __________ to their apartment.

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The actor missed his __________ and entered the scene a bit later than planned, but luckily it didn't affect the plot of the play.

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His direct and somewhat offensive speech ably demonstrated a complete lack of __________.

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The Mongol Empire was the largest collection of territory that the world has ever seen; yet the ­­__________ of Mongolian hegemony means it is scarcely remembered today.

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The jurors were awed by the assailant’s coldness; he completly lacked __________ for the family members of those he murdered.

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After mowing the lawn in the summer heat, Mary found herself suffering from _________ and requiring a cold bath in order to regulate her body temperature.

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Around the holidays, when everyone is celebrating and full of cheer, the air is filled with a feeling of __________.

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To sailors, a red sky has always been a __________ of harsh weather to come.