The choir of schoolchildren sang a simple melody as a _?_, or round.

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The android was _?_ of qualities like kindness, sympathy, and mercy.

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Emmy started several rumors about her opponent in order to _?_ his character and improve her own chances for winning the election.

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Lucy has _?_ taste in music; there are songs from all genres on her I-pod.

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The children stood before the impressive _?_, mesmerized by the pulsing light emanating from the top floor.

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The two scientists discussed their idea to _?_ the central ring of a starfish onto an injured alligator to see if it would regrow its missing leg.

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The _?_ maiden was unaware of the fact that her father was telling the town that she could spin straw into gold; if she had been, she would have denied the claim at once.

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Tracy’s _?_ voice could be heard protesting against the cruel taunts of the crowd of excited kids.

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The researchers were impressed with Archie’s _?_ mind as he solved puzzle after puzzle during the tests.

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The twins’ mom was _?_ to leave them alone at the house for the weekend since they were accident-prone and tended to get into fights often.

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In fairy tales, the _?_ of the princess is a given, and the prince or clever lad is almost always thrilled to marry her for her good looks alone, regardless of her personality.

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There is a story about a grouchy _?_ who lives alone on the mountain and chases nosy hikers away from his house with a pitchfork.

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The doctors gave Troy a drug to _?_ him before the procedure so that he wouldn’t be nervous and twitchy.

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English people in novels often wear _?_ clothing; I guess the wool keeps them warm in the cool climate.

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The students were exploring professions in their career class, hoping to stumble across their perfect _?_.

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