| Dawdle, dearth, decimate, decorous, deleterious, din, dismal, diurnal, docile, dogmatic |
1. The puppy was so _______________________ that it quickly learned to obey simple commands.
2. Smoking has numerous _______________________ effects on one’s health, including an increased risk of lung cancer and heart disease.
3. The _______________________ of affordable housing in the city has left many people struggling to find a place to live.
4. His _______________________ routine consisted of waking up early, going for a jog, and working on his novel during the morning hours.
5. Despite the heated debate, the participants remained _______________________, speaking respectfully and listening to each other’s viewpoints.
6. Don’t’ _______________________ with your homework; complete it efficiently so you have time for other activities.
7. The mood in the room became _______________________ as bad news about the project’s progress was shared.
8. The _______________________ of traffic in the city center made it difficult to have a conversation.
9. In the scientific community, _______________________ thinking is discouraged in favor of open inquiry and exploration of new ideas.
10. The economic downturn threatened to _______________________ the small businesses in the area, leading to widespread closure.
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1. docile
2. deleterious
3. dearth
4. diurnal
5. decorous
6. dawdle
7. dismal
8. din
9. dogmatic
10. decimate