Question

1. because maurice could not follow the coachs (dictum, preternatural), he was suspended from the football team.
2. alfreds (campaign, manifestation) to get his mom to do his homework was not going well.
3. the man who fled from battle was considered particularly (inglorious, martinet).
4. there was a clear (periodicity, assent) to janes behavior; she would visit harriet every other friday.

Explanation:

1. "Dictum" means an authoritative statement or order. A coach gives orders, so "dictum" fits. "Preternatural" means beyond what is normal.
2. "Campaign" implies a series of actions to achieve a goal. Alfred's efforts to get his mom to do his homework is a campaign. "Manifestation" is a sign or evidence of something.
3. "Inglorious" means shameful or dishonorable. Fleeing from battle is considered dishonorable. "Martinet" is a strict disciplinarian.
4. "Periodicity" refers to a regular, repeated pattern. Jane visiting Harriet every other Friday shows a periodic pattern. "Assent" means agreement.

Answer:

1. Dictum
2. Campaign
3. Inglorious
4. Periodicity