Vocabulary Workshop Level D Unit 8 Completing the Sentence

Calling upon her many years of experience, the retired warden discussed with great ____ the topic of the evening---- "Can Criminals Be Rehabilitated?"

assurance

Did you know the English word bedlam was taken from the name of an infamous _____ for the insane in medieval London?

asylum

When my pet hamster died suddenly, my friends were unable to ______ me during my hours of grief.

console

As the snake came into view and slithered across her path, the archaeologist's eyes _____ with fear.

dilated

The main point in my father's speech was that all the riches of the world are so much worthless _____ without spiritual values and faith.

dross

As days passed without a phone call, a note, or an e-mail, his hopes for a reconciliation _____ until he no longer thought about her at all.

dwindled

When we are discussing a serious problem like drug abuse, I feel that _____ remarks are in bad taste.

flippant

Doctors hope to lessen the number, length, and severity of common colds, even if they cannot provide complete _____ from them.

immunity

The philanthropist devoted his time, energy, and funds to establishing a(n) ________ for promoting world peace.

institute

She is an excellent ball handler and a very good shot; his only serious ______ as a basketball player is lack of speed.

liability

The idea that an incoming President can miraculously solve all of the nation's problems is simply ________.

preposterous

I consider myself a very peaceful person, but if anyone approaches me in a(n) ______ manner, I am prepared to defend myself.

pugnacious

He is such a(n) ______ sports enthusiast that he spends almost all of his space this either playing ball or watching balls on TV.

rabid

Because his army was stronger than his rival's, the pretender to the throne was able to seize power throughout the entire ______.

realm

Weary from months of hard work, she was hopeful that a week at a spa would ________ her.

rejuvenate

Can any amount of money ______ someone for years sacrificed to a hopeless cause?

remunerate

Despite intense heat, meager rainfall, and ______ vegetation, many animals have adapted to life in the desert.

sparse

Although I cannot support her in the election, I fully appreciate her many _____ qualities.

sterling

You will need experience, ability, financing, and good luck to have any chance of succeeding in so risky a business ______.

venture

The wooden staircase we had worked so hard to build was now irregularly curved because the boards had _____.

warped