| Dolorous, dour, drudgery, dub, dubious, ductile, eavesdrop, edify, eerie, emulate |
1. The daily commute to work became a monotonous _____________________ that drained his enthusiasm.
2. The teacher’s goal was to _____________________ her students by imparting not only knowledge but also important life lessons.
3. Despite the festive occasion, she wore a _____________________ expression that seemed out of place at the party.
4. Gold is a highly _____________________ metal, which means it can be stretched into thin wires without breaking.
5. The _____________________ music in the horror movie soundtrack added to the overall sense of dread and unease.
6. The witness’s _____________________ testimony cast doubt on the defendant’s guilt.
7. Many startups aim to _____________________ the business strategies of successful companies in their industry.
8. She tried to _____________________ on their conversation by discreetly moving closer to their table.
9. The funeral was a _____________________ occasion, filled with tears and mourning for the departed.
10. He was _____________________ “The King of Pop” for his immense contribution to music.
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1. drudgery
2. edify
3. dour
4. ductile
5. eeire
6. dubious
7. emulate
8. eavesdrop
9. dolorous
10. dubbed