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2. He refused to divulge the names of his co-conspirators.

3. If you abet a friend who is in the process of breaking a law, it is the same thing as breaking the law yourself.

4. The two politicians were so dogmatic about what they believed they couldn’t even agree on where to go to lunch.

5. His personality was so insipid, I had trouble staying awake during our conversation. The insipid entrée left us hoping that dessert would be more flavorful. Adj—flavorless; not stimulating; boring; dull; lifeless

6. A person who has ADHD is distracted by extraneous information and background noise.

7. Sally wasn’t allowed to choose her own college; her parents coerced her into going to the one they went to as students.

8. Sadly, there are indigent families living within the United States.

9. She is meticulous about her appearance; she takes an hour to straighten her hair and put on her makeup.

10. We were surprised that Mom had the temerity to hang glide while on vacation.

11. Dad is one of the most gregarious members of our family; he is the life of the party.