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Type the missing word in each sentence. The sentences use the same eight words as the crossword.

Sentence 1 The donor's ____ refusal to speak to the apprentices chilled the room. (7 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents arrogant, lofty, disdainful

Sentence 2 His voice shook, but his steady gaze gave his ____ a surprising calm. (8 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents bearing, manner, deportment

Sentence 3 Her ____ request for a seat won a quicker response than her earlier hints. (9 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents forthright, self-assured, confident

Sentence 4 Implying the jeweler had switched the stones cast an ____ on her honesty. (9 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents slur, insinuation, slight

Sentence 5 After tripping on the carpet, she remained ____ enough to introduce the next speaker. (8 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents poised, collected, self-possessed

Sentence 6 The accent sounded ____ because it vanished the instant the guest laughed. (8 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents pretended, artificial, contrived

Sentence 7 Her ____ delight at seeing an old friend charmed even the formal host. (7 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents guileless, unaffected, ingenuous

Sentence 8 The guests called him an ____ because he cultivated titles and ignored old friends. (9 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents upstart, social climber, parvenu