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The bodies of the five soldiers killed by the militants were severely mangled and ___________.

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We know very little about the planned mission because the crew members themselves have been __________ about it.

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Shruti would not have married Rakesh if she had known that he was a hopeless __________ who had an uncontrollable need for alcohol.

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Rakesh was a real __________ and made no bones about advertising such prejudice. He would readily pick up a fight with anyone who criticised his religion or political affiliations.

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The ____________ hostess made sure that her guests had access to every amenity.

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Martha has a __________ deformity. She was born with a clubfoot.

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The _____________ who made off with a cache of jewels has been arrested by the police.

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He just goes about his business but that does not make him a ____________.

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The suspect answered the detective’s questions easily and fluently. His ________ responses made the detective suspicious.

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At least some of our politicians are gifted ____________ who are good at manipulating the press and appealing to regional or communal interests.

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My grandfather was a/an ____________ smoker. He couldn’t quit smoking even after he developed cancer of the lungs.

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The invading army killed and tortured without mercy, compunction or regret. It was an ____________ act of cruelty.

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He is always courteous but ___________.

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The quarrel acted as a __________ for the breakup of their partnership.