Tricky words

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She understood the _______________(1) of his words, noticing the subtle underlying meaning.

• exorcise

• nuance

• correlation

The scientist found a strong (a)   (19) between the variables, supporting his hypothesis.

Through his timeless poetry, he aimed to _______________(20) the beauty of nature for future generations to appreciate.

• immortalize

• articulate

• cajole

The (a)   (18) of the river was a result of industrial waste being improperly disposed of.

The religious teacher often used _______________(17) to illustrate moral lessons and spiritual truths.

• compilation

• parables

• exorcise

The office was _______________(16) with paperwork after the holiday weekend, causing chaos in the department.

• inundated

• honed

• intractable

His extensive library was filled with _______________(15) on philosophy, science, and history

• treatises

• treaties

• treacle

Their witty _______________(14) during dinner parties entertained everyone with clever banter and jokes

• cajole

• demagogy

• badinage

She tried to (a)   (13) her friend into joining her on the spontaneous road trip across the country.

The charismatic politician quickly gained a following as a _______________(11), stirring the emotions of the crowd

• hierophant

• apostle

• demagogue