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What is the answer to level B unit 12
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Embezzling

Apparently, the men could pay off his staggering gambling debts only by ____________ funds from the company that employed


Quest

Though Ponce de Leon _________ for the Fountain of Youth proved futile, he did explore Florida and claim it as territory for the Spanish.


Reinforce

In order to prevent the bridge from collapsing, it has been necessary to __________ its girders and foundations.


Abounds

The lake so ___________ with trout and pickerel that even a person with my limited skill in fishing can catch them easily.


Piecemeal

Most detectives solve crimes in a(n) ______________ fashion, as clues come to light, rather than all at once.


Turmoil

The ___________ of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era was succeeded by 100 years of relative peace and quiet in Europe.


Leisurely

Every once in a while, I like to take time out from my busy schedule to have a _____________ dinner with old friends.


Ranting

The park is always full of soapbox orators ________ about the inequality of government or society


Malady

Arthritis is a(n) ____________ that attacks many millions of people, especially in middle and old age.


Seclusion

After putting up all week with the noise and confusion of life in the big city, I enjoy the __________ of my mountain retreat on weekends.


Lethargic

Though I am always full of energy in the morning, I start to become a little ___________ as the day wears on.


Mellow

The tenor's voice was rich and _____________, but the baritone's sounded somewhat harsh and unpleasant.


Random

Instead of trying to decide which applicants were best suited for the job, he selected two at _____________.


Despondent

It's natural for you to feel a little ___________ over not getting the job, but don't let that prevent you from applying for other positions.


Clarification

At first, when I couldn't make out what she wanted me to do, I asked her for some _____________ of her instructions.


Heartrending

Yesterday, I read a truly ___________ account of the plight of millions of people suffering from the effects of a severe famine.


Status

When I first entered this country, I was classified as "a resident alien," but my __________ has changed since then.


Braggart

The two brothers are both fine athletes, but one is quiet and modest, while the other is an awful __________.


Nomadic

Many homeless people now lead essentially ___________ existences on the streets of our major cities.


Caaches

During warm months, foxes bury many animals they have killed, with the result that they have ________________ to tide them over the winter.


synonyms:

1. nomatic

2.status

3.rant

4.clarification

5.embezzle

6.random

7.turmoil

8.braggart

9.picemeal

10.malady




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