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Though the senator had long been an advocate for environmental policies, her recent voting record has been ________ to her supporters, who expected her to take a more ________ stance.
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The sentence indicates a shift in behavior that disappointed her supporters. "Disappointing" conveys the disappointment, and "aggressive" suggests her supporters expected a more proactive or forceful approach to environmental issues.
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The scientist’s study on the migratory patterns of birds was so ________ that it uncovered previously ________ behavior in species thought to be well understood.
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The sentence suggests that the study revealed something new and significant about bird behavior. "Groundbreaking" indicates a major discovery, and "unobserved" implies that the behavior was previously unknown or not recognized.
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The rapid deforestation in the region has led to the ________ of several rare species, whose habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate.
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The sentence talks about deforestation leading to a negative outcome for certain species. "Extinction" fits best here, as it reflects the complete disappearance of species due to the destruction of their habitats.
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In a true democracy, the government is expected to ________ the will of the people, yet there are times when elected officials must ________ their decisions in the interest of the greater good.
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The sentence emphasizes the balance in democracy between following public opinion and making difficult decisions for the greater good. "Interpret" suggests understanding the will of the people, while "compromise" reflects the need for officials to sometimes modify their decisions for broader benefits, even if they conflict with popular opinion.
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The kingdom, known for its ________ monarch, had been ruled for generations by a single family, with power passed down ________ through the royal bloodline.
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The sentence describes a kingdom where the monarch holds absolute power ("autocratic") and power is passed down through family lines ("hereditarily"). "Autocratic" fits with a ruling style that is centralized and absolute, while "hereditarily" emphasizes the inheritance of power within a family or bloodline.
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His success in the competitive field was not the result of mere luck, but rather the product of relentless ________ and a commitment to ________ every challenge that came his way.
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The sentence emphasizes the idea that success comes through continuous effort and determination. "Perseverance" refers to persistence in the face of difficulties, and "overcoming" aligns with the idea of confronting and conquering challenges.
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The general’s military tactics were characterized by careful ________, often exploiting the enemy’s weaknesses and launching swift, decisive attacks at moments when they were most ________.
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The sentence describes the general's strategic approach as one that relies on careful planning and exploiting the enemy's weaknesses. "Calculation" suggests a methodical, thoughtful approach to tactics, and "vulnerable" highlights the moment when the enemy is most susceptible to attack.
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The rise of social media has created a ________ in society, with individuals now able to shape their public identities more easily, often at the expense of ________ face-to-face interactions.
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The sentence discusses the impact of social media on society.
"Fragmentation" refers to how the social fabric becomes disjointed as
individuals focus more on curated, online personas, and "authentic"
refers to the real, meaningful interactions that may be lost in this process.
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Despite significant medical advancements, the fight against AIDS remains ________, as new infections continue to ________ in certain regions due to lack of education and prevention efforts.
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The sentence highlights that the struggle against AIDS is ongoing and difficult. "Challenging" accurately reflects the difficulty of addressing the disease, while "increase" points to the rising number of new infections in some areas, often due to insufficient education or prevention strategies.
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The patient's cancer prognosis improved dramatically after undergoing an ________ treatment plan that combined cutting-edge technology with a ________ approach to managing side effects.
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The sentence suggests a treatment approach that is both forward-thinking and comprehensive. "Innovative" refers to the use of new, advanced methods, while "holistic" indicates that the treatment not only targets the cancer itself but also considers the overall well-being of the patient, including managing side effects.
