| Contraband, counter, counterfeit, countermand, counterpart, debase, debilitate, decompose, decrepit, defer |
1. The airline had to _________________________ several flights because of the severe weather conditions.
2. The tabloid’s sensationalized headlines often _________________________ the reputation of public figures.
3. To avoid buying _________________________ products, always purchase items from reputable retailers.
4. When organic matter is left undisturbed in a forest, it naturally _________________________ and enriches the soil.
5. The _________________________ bridge was no longer safe to cross, and it was in desperate need of repairs.
6. In the animal kingdom, the male lion has a _________________________ in the female lioness as the primary hunter.
7. The prolonged illness _________________________ his body, leaving him weak and bedridden for weeks.
8. During the routine customs inspection, they discovered a stash of _________________________ goods hidden in the cargo.
9. In some cultures, it is customary to _________________________ to elders as a sign of respect.
10. During the chess match, he moved his knight to _________________________ his opponent’s strategic move.
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<Answers>
1. countermand
2. debase
3. counterfeit
4. decomposes
5. decrepit
6. counterpart
7. debilitated
8. contraband
9. defer
10. counter