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2. | There is no law restricting an ___ in your rent in this city; your landlord can double it every year if he desires. | 5. | "___," she continued, "if you think I'm joking about this, just try me." | 8. | The X-ray clearly showed the ___ in his head from the ___ gun. | 10. | The boat traveling to Catalina Island that night ___ly disappeared; the next day there was no sign of it in nearby ports or at sea. (And no messages asking for help.) | 13. | He is not a ___ man, even though he was a Catholic altar boy in his youth. (He says he outgrew his religion.) | 15. | They say that if you ___ upside down for 20 minutes a day, you won't have back problems. (Or bags under your eyes.) | 16. | A bag of money fell off the armored truck. The man turned the money over to the bank, expecting a big ___. The bank gave him a $100 ___. |
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1. | It's difficult to find apples selling for only $1 a ___ unless they're on sale. | 3. | It was a ___ request--the man wanted only empty produce boxes that were stained or soiled. | 4. | The constant ___s from the neighbors prompted the manager to evict the noisy tenant. | 6. | Who makes the best ___ in the world? Some people would pick McDonald's, some Burger King, some Wendy's, and some the Original Tommy's. | 7. | Use the base form of a verb to give directions or a ___: Come here. Go there. Wait a minute. Give me a kiss. | 9. | The state of ___ is known for Disney World, hurricanes, and the Everglades. | 11. | A fly ___, usually made of plastic, is a favorite device for killing flies. (So is a rolled-up newspaper.) | 12. | A carrot is ___; a cracker is crispy. | 14. | It doesn't matter if you eat ___ or cooked vegetables--just eat them! |
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