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 01. I insist on a ____prompt___ answer to my question.

02. Harriet's anger was subsequently _____soothed___ by the apology.

03. The minister said those who are not _____redeemed___from sin will perish.

04. Joseph could not __refrain_____ from embracing his long-lost brother.

05. My cat and dog, though traditionally enemies, have lived in perfect ___harmony____ for years.

06. Because he liked to be prompt, Sal ate only a __hasty_____ meal.

07. The farmers were grateful that the _tempest______ had not destroyed their harvest.

08. Jenny picked up the hot iron just as it was about to __scorch______ my shirt.

09. The couple seemed so __sympathetic____ that the break-up baffled us.

10. Chris Pollaro ___resumed____ his former position with the company.

11. It is ____illegal______ to own firearms without a license.

12, It is impossible to estimate the harm caused by the illegal use of ___narcotic____ .