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Obtain something from a specified source.

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

Imitation of a situation or process.

Make smaller or less.

A false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions.

Up to date; aware of the latest developments or trends.

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Solely or no more better that what is specified.

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

A person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.

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(E) He was found dead but there were no suspicious ________

(C) Andy is really ______ the popular music scene.

(D) Income ______ from renting out property must be recorded on your tax form."

(I) There is no ______ to her character, no secret artistic passion or deep personal pain.

(K) The social sciences can now follow their fellow hard sciences into the age of ______.

(B) She ______ over the loss of her best friend.

(F) I never sought after a strange ______.

(L) He began to experience hallucinations, ______, anxiety, and agitation along with dizziness and nausea.

(A) She wore a ______ hint of makeup.

(J) Special interest groups and ______ politics have blocked all efforts at reform since 1986.

(G) She listened to a sad and ______ song about lost love.

(H) These bills have ______ the amount we can afford to spend in the future.

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