The word “brittle” in paragraph 2 means _______________. 

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She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met. 

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A few kind words at the right time all the difference. 

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When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for __________ 15 minutes. 

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I must go to the dentist and __________. 

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Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth

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Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking ____accepting opinions without questioning them

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Hair colour is ______ characteristics to use in identifying people.