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From the list below, supply the words needed to complete the paragraph. Some words will not be used.
internecine
apocryphal
maxim
estrange
servile
sybaritic
crepuscular
When Johnny turned fifteen, he inexplicably began a[n] ____ war with his parents. The Smith asked Johnny how he was able to afford his new laptop computer, and Johnny gave them a[n)_______ story about how it had fallen from the back of a truck. Enraged, they confiscated the computer and ordered Johnny to sit and listen.
"When your luck runs out and you end up in prison, it will ______ from your family and friends, and it will limit your options for the future! Your grades are already suffering, and if you make a criminal record for yourself, you'll end up having a [n] ______ job with long hours and lousy pay while successful friends enjoy ______ lifestyles by comparison. Is that what you want?
Answer:
When Johnny turned fifteen, he inexplicably began an internecine war with his parents. The Smiths asked Johnny how he was able to afford his new laptop computer, and Johnny gave them an apocryphal story about how it had fallen from the back of a truck. Enraged, they confiscated the computer and ordered Johnny to sit and listen.
“When your luck runs out and you end up in prison, it will estrange you from your family and friends, and it will limit your options for the future! Your grades are already suffering, and if you make a criminal record for yourself, you’ll end up having a servile job with long hours and lousy pay while your successful friends enjoy sybaritic lifestyles by comparison. Is that what you want?”
Explanation:
Internecine is an adjective that refers to something being damaging to both sides in a dispute.
Apocryphal is an adjective that refers to something being doubtfully true.
Estrange is a verb that refers to someone no longer being friends with others.
Servile is an adjective that refers to someone being submissive.
Sybaritic is an adjective that refers to something being luxurious or self-indulgent.
