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B
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The word is 'fanfaronade' (an obsolete term meaning boastful talk or empty bragging). Inserting 'f' in both positions 2 and 4 completes this pattern. Other options don't form recognizable English words.
C
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The word is 'illustrious' (meaning distinguished, famous, or respected). Inserting 'l' in position 3 and 'o' in position 5 completes this 11-letter adjective. Other letter combinations don't form valid English words.
A
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The word is 'quixotic' (meaning idealistic but impractical). Inserting 'i' in position 3 and 'i' in position 6 completes this word derived from Don Quixote. Other options don't create valid English words.
D
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The word is 'prodigious' (meaning extraordinarily large or impressive). Inserting 'o' in position 3 and 'g' in position 5 completes this word. The other options don't form recognizable English words.
B
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The word is 'impeccable' (meaning flawless or perfect). Inserting 'p' in position 3 and 'b' in position 8 completes this 10-letter adjective commonly used to describe performance or standards. Options A, C, and D don't form valid words.
C
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The word is 'magnificent' (meaning impressive, beautiful, or grand). Inserting 'g' in position 4 and 'c' in position 7 completes this common 11-letter adjective. Other letter combinations don't create valid English words.
A
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The word is 'miraculous' (meaning extraordinary or seemingly impossible). Inserting 'a' in position 4 and 'o' in position 7 completes this 9-letter adjective describing amazing events or feats. The other options don't form valid words.
C
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The word is 'preternatural' (meaning beyond what is normal or natural). Inserting 'e' in position 5 and 't' in position 8 completes this adjective describing supernatural or extraordinary phenomena. Other options don't form valid words.
A
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The word is 'thaumaturgy' (meaning magic or miracle-working). Inserting 'u' in position 4 and 'u' in position 8 completes this specialized term from the study of magical practices. Other options don't form valid English words.
C
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The plural of 'ox' is 'oxen' - it's an irregular plural that follows Old English patterns. Unlike regular nouns that add -s or -es, some animal names like ox/oxen, child/children have unique plural forms.