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The words to choose from are

Tolerate
Aplomb
Gyrate
Eloquent
Persevere
Nadir
Memorable
Prevalent
Idolize
Righteous
Respectable
Allude

Answer 9. The music promoter said, "We don't just want a respectable-looking group on stage. What we want is a group that looks good, but has an inner-city feel to it."

Answer 10. Few sayings are as simple or as eloquent as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Answer 11. The memorable of the disastrous concert happened when the lead singer forgot the lyrics to the band's most famous song.

Answer 12. As the strong winds began to gyrate and form a tornado, my family and I gathered some supplies and ran to our basement.