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1 - $100 Although both candidates had promised not to insult each other, their debates became increasingly more acrimonious as they approached election day. Adj. – stinging, bitter in temper or tone

1 - $200 n When discussing religion and politics it is sometimes a challenge to remain dispassionate and objective. n Adj. – impartial; calm, free from emotion

1 - $300 n Because there is so much dissension in the US Congress, even the most innocuous legislation becomes a bone of contention and has little promise of passing. n N. – disagreement, sharp difference of opinion

1 - $400 n Many famous people who acquire wealth quickly dissipate their wealth just as quickly and die penniless. n V. – to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel

2 - $100 n At one time, censors expurgated passages which they found offensive and controversial from Mark Twain’s HUCKLEBERRY FINN. n V. – to remove objectionable passages or words from written text

2 - $200 n With his passionate defense of Tom’s innocence, Atticus Finch had thrown down the gauntlet to the all white Southern male journey to convict him. n N. – an armored or protective glove; a challenge

2 - $300 n His bovine expression and monotone answers fooled people into thinking that he was unintelligent. n Adj. – resembling a cow or ox; sluggish

2 - $400 n To the consternation of the audience, the famous singer suddenly walked off the stage without a word of explanation. n N. – dismay, confusion

3 - $100 n The prosecutor’s accusations were purely hypothetical at first, but then they were proved correct. n Adj. – based on an assumption or guess

3 - $200 n Despite the evidence of the video, Patty Hearst disavowed any role in the bank robbery and the killing of innocent persons. n V. – to deny responsibility for or connection with

3 - $300 n If we do not maintain a healthy mind and body, we can become susceptible to all kinds of illnesses and ailments. n Adj. – open to; easily influenced

3 - $400 n One can be polite and respectful without being subservient. n Adj. – subordinate in capacity; submissively obident

4 - $100 n Despite his corpulent appearance, Sir Winston Churchill proved an energetic and tireless leader of the British people. n Adj. - fat; having a large bulky body

4 - $200 n Films like “The Shining” and “Halloween” are not for the squeamish viewer. n Adj. – inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset

4 - $300 n After challenging the unsavory methods of his boss, the young vice president was swiftly relegated to a clerical position. n V. – to place in a lower position

4 - $400 n By plotting the murder of his king and guest, Macbeth committed the ultimate perfidy. n N. – faithlessness, treachery

5 - $100 n After his fall from power, the Romanian citizens felt such odium for their tyrannical leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, they executed him and his wife by firing squad. n N. – hatred, contempt

5 - $200 n His intemperate and vicious remarks about his rival’s character led to an costly and prolonged lawsuit. n Adj. – immoderate, lacking self-control

5 - $300 n If a newspaper or journalist impugns the character of a living person without sufficient evidence, they can be sued for libel. n V. – to call into question

5 - $400 n Because Martha has a habit of not showing up on time, he has an ignoble reputation as someone who is not very responsible. n Adj. – mean, low, base