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A Grove of Trees

1. An example of idolatry (i-DOLLA-tree) would be:
   fine-tuning auto motors
   telling lies to voters
   dividing things into halves
   worshipping golden calves

2. Zealotry (ZELLA-tree) most likely involves:
   an undeserved promotion
   fanatical devotion
   writing bookish letters
   training Irish setters

3. The word helotry (HELLA-tree) is most-closely associated with:
   history
   mystery
   slavery
   bravery

4. A swingletree is most likely found:
   in a gambling den
   in a cattle pen
   behind a horse
   in an orchard, of course

5. Pedantry (PED-un-tree) usually involves:
   a special fondness for kids
   earthenware vessels with lids
   a show-offy exhibit of learning
   an up-and-down motion, like churning

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