Building a Better Vocabulary

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2. Over the course of his career, the artist’s work showed a __ in
   the use of color.


3. His __, which was hailed by critics and admired by the public,
   was a very pale canvas entitled simply Desert.


4. Synonyms for this word include scanty, sparse, and inadequate.


5. The candidate’s forceful campaign was a __, rolling over his
   opponents’ less intensive efforts.


6. Rhochelle’s large new apartment featured a __ guest room and
   __ storage for her sports equipment.