are these words used correctly and accurately? - Many people (disdain) him for the fact that he is very famous with little talent. - This phone represents a (cutting-edge) technology of any ever made communication device. - In college group projects, I used to (take on) all tasks by myself. - This careless choice was about to (blemish) his entire acting career. - The approach the government is attempting to resolve these problems will lead it down (a blind alley). - Criminals who have committed (appalling) murders should receive death penalty. - you need a (substantial) amount of money to start such business.