ww07Sentences

mortals

"Lord, what fools these (human beings) be," says Shakespeare's Puck.

proximity

(How close it is) to public transportation can be an important factor in chosing a home.

Scavengers

(Persons who pick over objects that have been thrown away) are not allowed at the town dump.

stint

A (definite amount of time spent working) in the kitchen was part of each camper's daily routine.

devastating

A _____________hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes in southern Florida.

citrus

A __________is an excellent source of vitamin C.

throng

A __________of supports cheered the president's arrival in Seattle.

plague

A ________of locusts destroyed the crops.

canny

A _______businessperson can make a profit even in the worst of times.

spheres

A banker by profession, she wa also involved in politics, diplomacy, and other (areas of activity).

comprises

A baseball team _____________nine players.

inevitable

A certain amount of wear on even the best tires is ____________with normal use.

permanent

A child's first ______________teeth appear at about the age of six.

signifies

A nod of the head ___________agreement.

cope

Changing schools midyear is difficult, but I'm sure you will (be able to deal successfully with your new situation).

addictive

Cocaine is an _____________ substance.

assent

Congress gave its ____ to the new welfare reform bill.

subtle

Corinne's _______ mind immediately saw a way to make the plan work.

predatory

Crocodiles are _________reptiles.

formidable

Crossing the Rocky Mountains was a ___________task for settlers heading west.

abode

He greeted them by saying, "Welcome to my new (residence, the place that I call home)."

derogatory

His habit of making ______________ comments about hsi co-workers made him unpopular.

flabbergasted

His preposterous story about being abducted by space aleins ___________ me.

annihilated

Homestead Air Force Base in Florida was almost (reduced to ruins) in 1922 by Hurricane Andrew.

smolder

Hot ashes _____________long after the flames have died down.

procure

I was able to (obtain through my own efforts) forage for the horses.

placate

I was able to ________my friend when I explained my reason for being late.

loath

I was having such a good time that I was (not quite willing) to leave.

blitheley

I was reminded of her highly positive attitude when she walked ____________out the door.

diversity

I was struck by the _____________in the personalities of the twins.

pluck

I was tempted to ___________ a rose from the bush, but the sight of the thorns stopped me.

inherit

I was told that I would, (on the death of my mother, become the new owner of) the property.

prior

I was unable to see you this morning because I had a _______ appointment.

sacrificed

In Greek myths, an animal was sometimes (slaughtered as an offering) by a mortal to please the gods.

mortal

India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi received a __________wound delivered by an assassin in 1984.

pioneered

Isadora Duncan ___________modern dance.

gratifying

It is ___________to see one's hard work in math rewarded with higher grades.

subtle

Jeff's _______ hints that he wanted a skateboard for his birthday went unnoticed by his parents.

aspirations

Jian Xiao sings in local clubs but has ____________to be an opera singer.

gratify

My parents were unable to __________my wish for a pony.

medley

On the yard sale's bargain table was a ______of objects priced at under a dollar.

bleak

Penguins seem to flourish in Antarctica's __________climate.

prostrate

People were ___________ with terror as the tornado approached.

lax

School discipline was (not strictly enfored); as a result, students' grades suffered.

enlighten

Since we didn't know the store's policy for returning merchandise, we asked customer service to ____________us.

comprise

Six states ___________New England.

climax

Slugger Norris's winning home run in the World Series was a terrific ________ to the season.

delicacy

Smoke salmon is a _______________.

monitor

Some cities ___________the amount of pollution in the air.

candid

Some people ask you to be (honest in what you say) and then get upset when you are.

ruthless

Some people believe you have to be (unwilling to show any pity to those with whom you have dealings) in order to succeed in business.

adverse

Some people have an _________ reaction to aspirin.

aquatic

Some plants are (of a kind that flourish in water), so they do not need soil in order to grow.

apathetic

Some teenagers remain _________about politics until they can vote.

endorse

Some well-known athletes are paid millions of dollars to ____________products on television.

warble

Somewhere in the gathering darkness, a nightingale began to__________.

vulnerable

Starving people are more ____________to disease than those who are well fed.

grievous

Tennis suffered a (serious and very sad) loss when Arthur Ashe died.

lavish

The Chinese New Year's celebration included a _______ fifteen-course meal.

latitude

The ______________of New Orleans is 30 degrees north

alleged

This is the _________troublemaker.

complement

This lace tablecloth is a perfect (finishing touch) to your fine china and silverware.

plague

Those Londoners who could afford it fled to the country to escape the great __________of 1665.

impartial

Those called for jury duty are expected to be (fair and not to favor either side).

disruption

Work on the telephone lines caused a temporary ___________of service.

illiteracy

____________is practically nonexistent in Japan.

Latitude is

distance from the equator.

A candid person is one who

does not hold back the truth.

An addiction

is a habit that is hard to break.

An inevitable rush is one that

is bound to happen.

To be aghast is to be

shocked.

To warble something is to

sing it.

To deplore change is

to disapprove of it.

To endorse something is

to sign the back of it.

To covet a position is

to want it very badly.

disrupted

Angry protestors _____________the president's speech.

arbitration

By agreeing to ____________, management and workers hope to avoid a strike.

procure

By foraging in the woods, I was able to __________ enough kindling to start a fire.

complement

Candles will be the perfect __________for an elegant dinner.

acclaimed

Car magazines have _____________ the Z202's performance.

emission

Carbon monoxide is an odorless yet deadly _______________ from engine exhausts.

vocation

Carpentry started out as my hobby but soon became by _________.

asserted

Charles ______________that the money entrusted to him was in a safe place.

strenuous

Chopping wood is ______________work.

sovereign

Clearness of expression is a _____________quality in writing.

lavished

Critics _____________ praise on the new Broadway musical.

thronged

Crowds (were present in large numbers at) the airport to green the Olympic team.

infuriates

Cruelty to animals ____________me.

blithely

Following the accident, the driver drove off (as though not caring), seemingly unaware of the damage to his car.

slaughtered

For centuries, whales were ________________for their oil and other valuable products.

allegation

Her (statement that is not backed by proof) is that someone entered the house while she was away.

indifferent

Her ____________grades in school worried her parents.

haughtiness

His _____________ seemed absurd for one who had accomplished so little.

aloof

His ___________manner kept us from becoming close friends.

delusion

His belief that he is Napoleon is a ___________.

lethal

Household chemicals such as bleach and other cleaning products can be (capable of causing death) if swallowed.

beseech

I (am making an earnest request to) you not get involved in their quarrel.

clambered

I (climbed with difficulty) over the rocks to get to the sea wall.

assented

I (indicated that I was willing to give my approval) to the proposal.

inclined

I (slightly bent) my body toward the speaker in order to hear what she was saying.

averted

I (turned away) my eyes from the light when it became too bright.

perceived

I __________ a figure in the distance but could not make out who it was.

beseech

I ____________ you to stay just one more day.

spurned

I _____________ their offer of help because there were too many conditions attached to it.

detached

I ______________the upper portion of the bill and returned it with my payment.

inherited

I _____________this house from my grandparents.

averted

I ____________my eyes from the scary scenes in the movie.

realized

I ___________a lifelong dream by going skydiving.

resolve

I ___________to work even harder at my studies.

mused

I __________over whether to sell the house.

retorted

I __________when the speaker claimed to be a modest person.

probed

I _________the snow with my ski pole to determine how deep it was.

inclined

I ________my head so that the barber could trim the back of my neck.

clambered

I ________onto the roof to get the kite.

inclined

I am _________to talk too much.

devout

I am a ___________believer in the healing power of the mind.

devious

I avoid doing business with him because I think he is (not honest in his dealings with others).

panders

I believe that she ______________to students by giving them better grades than they deserve.

realize

I didn't _______how astute you were until you came up with that brilliant idea.

necessity

I don't see the _____________for taking separate cars.

privileged

I felt (that I was being given a special favor) when my parents let me borrow the car for the first time.

ungainly

I felt very (clumsy and not at all graceful) when called upon to dance in public.

murky

I gazed over the side of the boat into the ________ depths of the harbor.

theme

I had to write a __________ on ambition.

heed

I hope you will __________my advice.

lucrative

I invested some of the money I had inherited in what sounded like a __________ deal.

vocational

I learned my trade at the county ____________school.

appointment

I made an __________to see the editor on Thursday at 3:00 p.m.

haggle

I paid what the car salesperson asked since I was unwilling to (argue over the price).

impetuous

I regretted my _____________ decision to invite everyone to Marcello's party to come over to my place.

theme

I submitted a (short piece of writing) on the power of love to change people's lives.

forage

I supplement the horses' ___________with carrots and apples.

canines

I take my Old English sheepdog to a groomer who specializes in large _____________.

dissuade

I tried to (use my powers of persuasion in order to prevent) them from driving in such icy conditions.

unwitting

I tried to ignore the ________insult, but his comment hurt me just the same.

detached

I tried to stay __________from my friends' quarrel.

derogatory

I try to ignore statements that are (intended to hurt someone's reputation).

alternative

I walked home because the only (other choice open to me) was to wait two hours for the next bus.

overwhelmed

I was (deeply affected emotionally) by my friends' generosity.

perturbed

I was ______________when the plane's late departure caused me to miss the business meeting.

loath

I was ____________to put my trust in such a devious person.

naive

I was ________to believe that sending off the coupon would win me a free vacation in Hawaii.

permanent

I'm afraid that this ink stain is (not going to go away).

ultimate

I've ridden many roller coasters, but the Corkscrew Cannonball is without any doubt the (one that is greater than all the rest).

acquire

Most tourists _____________souvenirs from the paces they visit.

staunch

Mr. Fielding, a _________ supporter of Little League baseball, donated the uniforms for our team.

supervise

Ms. Agostino will ____________the students in the study hall.

grueling

Mt. Washington is a ____________climb for most hikers.

lethargic

My (slow-moving and sleepy) condition is caused by the medicine I'm taking for the flu.

hoard

My ____________of comic books includes several authentic 1930's Superman comics.

incident

My car was struck from behind, but I thought no more about the _____________ until my neck began to hurt.

proficiency

My cousin's ______________in Japanese enabled her to make many friends in Tokyo.

deplored

My father ____________the fact that he hadn't spent more time with his children when they were young.

incredulity

My father gave me a look of ______________when I said I had asked for extra homework.

dissuaded

My friend ____________me from skiing the trail called White Heat.

mortal

My friend wouldn't go into the reptile house because he has a ___________fear of snakes.

robust

My grandfather is in __________health for an eighty-year old.

delectable

My grandfather's homemade apple pie is ________________.

dwindled

My hopes of winning the arm wrestling match ______________when I saw the size of my opponent's muscles.

mentor

My mother is (a trusted friend and wise adviser) to several young ballerinas.

acquire

In what year did the museum (become the owner) of this painting?

enroll

My new year's resolution is to (sign up as a student) in the community center's yoga class.

congested

My sinuses get ____________-when the pollen count is high.

abode

My summer __________was a small cabin that I shared with two other camp counselors

repudiate

New discoveries often cause scientists to __________earlier beliefs.

attributes

Nimbleness is one of the (qualities that is typical) of Olympic gymnasts.

assertion

No one challenged her ___________ that Tuckerman's Ravine was too dangerous to ski.

necessity

Insect repellent is a ____________when camping

confront

It is best to (face up to) your problems rather than to hope they'll go away.

submerge

Nuclear submarines can (go underwater) for several weeks.

camouflage

Octopuses ___________themselves by changing color to match their background.

principal

Oil is the (most important) export of Saudi Arabia.

homage

On Veteran's Day, we pay ___________to those who gave their lives for their country.

adequate

One blanket will be __________on such a warm night.

consecutive

It rained for five ____________days last week.

wrath

It says in the Bible that envy and _________shorten life.

nimble

It takes a ____________mind to solve such a difficult problem.

grievous

It was a ______________ loss to the entire family when our dog Tiny died.

pique

It was the scientist's_______ at not being invited to take part in the experiment that caused him to write that derogatory article about it.

capricious

It's difficult to maintain a close friendship with someone who is so (quick to change from one moment to the next for no obvious reason).

headlong

It's foolish to rush_____________into a dispute that doesn't concern you.

pander

It's not a good idea for parents to (try to provide satisfaction by giving in) to their child's every whim.

authentic

It's obvious that this coin marked 55 B.C. is not (genuine) but must be a fake.

flourish

John Hancock wrote his name with a (decorative sweeping line) when he signed the Declaration of Independence.

obliges

Joining the book club ______ you to buy four selections over the year.

intimidation

Jones claimed that ___________had been used to make him confess to the crime.

addicts

Junk food ______________ need to change their eating habits.

ebb

Just when the shipwrecked sailors' hopes of rescue were at their lowest _____, they saw a ship approaching the island.

staunch

Justice Thurgood Marshall was a (strong and faithful) defender of civil rights for all Americans.

nimble

Karen's _________fingers plucked the harp strings with amazing speed.

authenticity

Lawyers questioned the ______________of the signature on the agreement.

zest

Learning to scuba dive added ____________to our Caribbean vacation.

trifling

Let's not waste our time on such (completely unimportant) matters.

plausible

Lin Shao's explanation of why she was late seems _____________, so I'll accept it.

deplorable

Living conditions in the Warsaw ghetto were _____________.

stint

Local benefactors gave without ____________to help make the youth center reality.

pondered

Lost in thought, the chess player __________her next move.

smolder

Make sure the campfire is out, or it will continue to (burn even though it may not actually burst into flame).

recede

Many childhood memorioes (gradually become fainter and fainter) as we grow older.

aspirations

Many comedians who work in clubs have (strong ambitions) to appear on national televison.

stint

Many parents ___________on luxuries to pay for their children's education.

illustrius

Maya Angelou is one of America's most (brilliant and highly respected) poets.

bigot

Only a _________would claim that one race is superior to another.

authenticate

Only an art expert can _____________the painting as one by Rubens.

robust

Only persons who are extremely (strong and vigorous) should do these aerobic exercises.

exuberant

Our friends gave us an ______________welcome at the airport.

allegation

Our neighbor claimed that my brother was the boy who broke his window, but he could not provide proof to back up his ___________.

bigotry

Over the years, the United States has passed laws in an attempt to combat (intolerant attutudes directed against those who belong to different racial or ethnic groups).

piqued

Pandora's curiosity was ______by the mysterious box that she was not supposed to open.

gratify

Parents do not have to (show they care by giving in to) every wish of their children.

plumage

Parrots have brightly colored ____________.

heed

Pay __________to the teacher's instructions before you begin the test.

astute

People who are (able to use good judgment) are unlikely to be fooled easily.

benefactors

People who donated more than $100 were listed as ______________of the library.

confrontation

Rosie avoided a _______________with her mother by staying in her room.

agitated

Strong winds ____________the surface of the lake.

latitude

Students in high school are allowed some ____________in choosing their courses.

latitude

Students in that school are given plenty of (freedom from strict rules) but are expected to act responsibly.

verges

Such negligence in maintaining the vehicle (comes close to bordering) on indifference to the passengers' safety.

harrassed

Swarms of mosquitoes __________us as we left the tent.

agitated

Talk of sharks in the water ____________swimmers at the beach.

enlighten

Television should (provide information to) viewers as well as entertain them.

lucrative

Terry's part-time baked-good business turned out to be quite (rewarding in a financial way).

rapture

The (feel of great joy and love) in the faces of the bride and groom was captured in the wedding photographs.

climax

The (greatest event) of Navratilova's career was her ninth Wimbledon singles victory in 1990.

slaughter

The (killing on a huge scale) of the American bison almost lead to its extinction.

consultation

The (meeting in which I talked things over) with the doctor lasted thirty minutes.

era

The (period in history given the name) of the "cold war" ended in 1990 with the easing of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.

deceased

The (person who has just died) was one of my grandparents' oldest friends.

maneuver

The (planned military movement) was carried out promptly and swiftly.

garrison

The (soldiers housed in a protected place) suffered few casualties during the attack.

eerie

The (unnatural and strange) silence filled the deserted house.

sphere

The 1823 Monroe Doctrine extended the United State's ________of influence throughout the Americas.

foster

The Becks are ____________parents to three small children.

nomads

The Bedouins of the Sahara and Arabian deserts were ___________.

counterpart

The British prime minister is the ________________of the American president.

badger

The European _________weighs up to thirty pounds and is somewhat larger than its North American counterpart.

abyss

The Hubble space telescope was built to prove the ___________of space.

initiated

The National Honor Society ______________thirty new members last evening.

administers

The Red Cross __________the blood donor program

gratified

The Red Cross was ______________ by the response to its appeal for blood donors.

hovels

The Saxons complained that they were forced to live in _________while their Norman conquerers had fine homes.

rapture

The Scot was filled with ____________ at the sound of bagpipes.

receptive

The Senate was ____________to the president's plan for more aid to the cities.

foster

The United Nations tries to (promote the growth of) greater understanding between countries.

arbitrate

The United Nations will ___________the border dispute between the two countries.

emit

The Voyager space probe continued to (give off) signals from beyond the solar system.

sacred

The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is __________to the Jewish people.

ghetto

The Warsaw _________in Poland was the location of the largest uprising during World War II.

bleak

The White Mountains can be very (cold and dreary with strong winds and bad weather) in winter.

prespective

The __________ bride wants to have a June wedding.

theme

The __________ of the story is the danger of excessive pride.

correspondence

The _________________of famous people is often published after their death.

dumbfounded

The _______________tenants stared at the eviction notice in disbelief.

principal

The _____________has the authority to hire extra teachers if student enrollment increases.

plight

The _____________of homeless people was the principal subject of tonight's evening news.

devious

The _____________scheme was intended to take advantage of vulnerable people.

derelict

The ____________building will be torn down soon.

authorities

The ____________closed the restaurant because it did not meet the proper standards for cleanliness.

garrison

The ____________controlled the only passage through the mountain range.

garrison

The ____________held off the enemy for four days before capitulating.

slaughter

The ____________of beef cattle should be carried out as swiftly and painlessly as possible.

intrepid

The ___________astronauts brought their crippled Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to earth.

sleek

The ___________ocean liner was a beautiful sight.

buoyancy

The ___________of the helium balloons causes them to rise rapidly.

initiation

The ___________of the new traffic plan has been delayed until the road is repaired.

supervisor

The ___________reminded the worker to wear a hardhat at the construction site.

dismal

The __________conditions in Haiti forced many to flee their homeland.

congestion

The __________inside the furniture store is due to the "Going out of Business" sale.

stringent

The __________rules state that no exceptions can be made.

eerie

The __________sound you heard was just an owl hooting.

rupture

The _________between Cuba and the United States began when Fidel Castro seized control of the island.

dismal

The _________weather kept us inside for most of our vacation at the beach.

spherical

The ________lamp threw light in all directions.

strait

The ______of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

enthralled

The acrobats on the trapeze ____________the circus audience.

principal

The administration's__________has the authority to hire extra teachers if student enrollment increases.

ultimate

The ads claim this soap is the _________in cleaning products.

capitulated

The airline__________to the baggage handlers' demands and granted the pay raise.

dumbfounded

The announcement that my cat Patch had won the "best of show" _______________ me.

conjures

The aroma of baking bread __________up memories of my childhood.

agent

The author's _________found a company to publish his latest mystery story.

indifferent

The authorities can no longer afford to be _____________to the problem of nuclear waste disposal.

inherited

The baby ______________his mother's red hair.

weaned

The baby was (stopped from depending on its mother's milk) at six months.

debut

The band made it's (first public appearance) precisely one year ago.

endorsed

The bank teller wouldn't cash my check until I had ________ it.

stringent

The bank's rules are so (strictly enfored) that managers have very little latitude when making loans.

receded

The blare of the music from the car's radio ___________as it disappeared into the night.

insulate

The builder used fiberglass to ______________the walls.

wean

The cafeteria menu replaced doughnuts with a medley of fruits in an attempt to _______students away from sweets.

conclusive

The cancelled check was ____________ proof that the bicycle had been paid for.

deluded

The candidate was (misled by his mistaken beliefs) into thinking that the local newspaper would endorse him for Congress.

irrelevant

The candidate's personal wealth is ____________to our discussion about his qualifications for the job.

emits

The candle ___________very little light.

estimate

The carpenter will (give a rough idea of) the cost of building a deck.

emitted

The cat _____________a loud screech when I accidentally stepped on its tail.

coveted

The cattle ranchers ___________the lush pastures where the shepherds grazed their flocks.

endorse

Will the students' parents (give their support to) the proposal to do away with the sports program?

A derelict is

a poor, homeless person.

An attribute is

a quality associated with a person.

A retort is

a quick and clever reply.

A dispatch is

a quickly sent message.

A ghetto is

a section of a city occupied by a minority group.

A reprimand is

a severe scolding.

An incline is

a sloping surface.

A hovel is

a small and dilapidated house.

heedless

They went ahead with their plans, __________of our objections.

oppressive

This _________heat makes one very lethargic.

buoyancy

This damaged life jacket may have lost some of its (ability to keep a person afloat).

competence

This examination tests the student's ____________to drive safely.

monitors

This machine (keeps a check) on the patient's condition around the clock.

pluck

This machine can _______ a chicken in less than eight seconds.

administered

This medicine must be (given to the patient) by a nurse or doctor.

impromptu

This speech course teaches students to speak ___________.

scanty

This year's citrus crop will be (much smaller than usual) because of the frost damage in Florida.

slaughter

Those who drink and drive contribute to the _____________on the nation's highways.

impunity

Those who think they can smoke cigarettes with ________are sadly mistaken.

addiction

Those with an (inability to say no) to illegal drugs need treatment rather than punishment.

preposterous

To say that I would lie to protect myself is (too absurd to be believed).

agent

To succeed in the movie business, you need a good (person to represent you).

candid

Tony asked the teacher for her ___________opinion about his poem.

compulsory

Training is __________for all lifeguards.

congestion

Travelers had to cope with (great numbers of slowly moving vehicles) on the highway over the Labor Day weekend.

latitudes

Tropical plants cannot survive in northern ________________.

mused

Two children are easier to care for than one, he (thought quietly to himself).

mythical

Unicorns are ___________creatures.

deplored

Upper levels of management _____________the loss of middle-management jobs as the corporation down-sized.

illustrious

V.S. Naipaul, the _____________West Indian writer, received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001.

illiterate

Volunteers are needed to help teach __________adults how to read.

intensify

Volunteers will _______________their efforts to find the missing children.

scavengers

Vultures, hyenas, and other _______________are an important part of nature's clean-up crew.

ponderous

Walruses are (heavy and slow moving) on land but graceful in the water.

ungainly

Walruses, graceful in the water, are _________creatures on land.

pretentious

Was it ___________of John Hancock to sign his name so conspicously to the Declaration of Independence?

aquatic

Water lilies are ___________plants.

aquatic

Water skiing is an ______________sport.

trekked

We (made a long and difficult journey) across the desert for three days.

shammed

We ____________illness so we could stay home.

replenished

We ____________our water bottles at a little stream.

estimate

We ___________that it will take us an hour to drive to the airport.

compromised

We _________by splitting the difference between the $2,000 asking price for the car and the $1,500 offer I made for it.

haggled

We _________with the dealer for a while agreeing on a price for the painting.

resolve

We can _________this little problem very easily.

maul

We chased the cat away before it could ____________the mouse it had caught.

fathom

We could not ___________how the magician made the goldfish disappear.

solitude

We enjoyed the ___________of a walk on the deserted beach.

correspond

We feel it is imporant to (write letters to each other) now that we live so far apart.

renovate

We intend to ______________the apartment completely before we move in.

endure

We learned to (put up with) the long, cold winter after we moved to Alaska.

acquisitions

We left the store with our shopping bags filled with our_______________.

exotic

We loved Tahiti, the tropical paradise in the South Pacific, because it was so (fascinatingly different and so far away).

addictive

We need more treatment centers for drug ______________.

admonition

We obeyed the park ranger's (instruction that warned us) to be careful with matches while in the woods.

admonition

We remembered our parents' ___________to stay close to shore while swimming.

congested

We take the subway during rush hour to avoid the ____________ city streets.

conclusive

We think we know what caused the gas pipe to rupture, but the evidence is not (strong enough to put an end to all doubt).

tedium

We tried to relieve the _________of our long drive by telling jokes.

abate

We waited for the heavy traffic to (decrease in volume) before we left the city.

prostrate

We were (lying stretched out flat on the ground) from exhaustion after our long trek.

overwhelmed

We were _____________by the welcome we received.

aghast

We were ___________at the photographs of starving children in Africa.

Abyss

We were afraid to look down as we crossed the ___________ on a swaying rope bridge.

consternation

We were filled with ______________ when we saw that our car had been towed.

respite

We worked in the garden all afternoon without a (break from our activity).

compulsory

Wearing seat belts is (required by law).

participants

Were you (ones taking part) in the 100-meter dash?

toil

What an unpleasant task it was (to make my way with difficulty) through 500 pages of small print.

significance

What is the ______________of flying the flag upside down?

strait

What is the name of the (narrow body of water) that separates Spain from North Africa?

incredulous

When I first heard their story about finding a wallet full of money, I was (unable to accept it as true).

realize

When I moved to Alaska, I didn't (have any idea) how much I would miss my friends.

negligence

When I went on vacation, my houseplants died because of my roommate's _____________.

emphatic

When asked when she planned to retire, her answer was an ___________ "Never!"

straits

When both parents lost their jobs, the family was in desperate ___________.

diversity

When it is brought up today, the subject of homeschooling produces a great number of (differences) of opinion.

invincible

When the Yankees had a fifteen-game winning streak, we began to think they were ___________.

ensued

When the headmaster declared the next day a holiday, shouting and clapping ______________.

confronted

When the police _______________the pair with the evidence, they confessed to the robbery.

naive

When you believed the promises in the chain letter, you were being (very foolish because of your inexperience in these matters).

devoured

While Carlotta was at camp, she (read with great eagerness) the letters from home.

detached

While I was telling her my troubles, my friend seemed curiously (uninvolved in what I was saying).

consulted

While court went into recess, the lawyers _________ with each other.

To be prostrate is to be

helpless.

A benefactor is someone who

helps with gifts of money.

To lurk is to

hide so as to attack without warning.

Homage is

honor paid in public.

To mutilate something is to

hurt it by cutting into it.

To be dilapidated is to be

in a poor state of repair.

If something is scanty, it is

in short supply.

A desolate person is one who

is filled with sorrow.

Something that is acknowledged

is generally accepted.

A prior commitment

is one made earlier.

A mortal wound

is one that causes death.

A plausible story

is one that is believable.

A subtle change

is one that is very slight.

A vulnerable person

is one who is easily hurt.

A canny person

is one who seldom makes mistakes.

Someone who is receptive

is ready to accept new ideas.

To flabbergast someone

is to amaze that person.

To pique a person's interest

is to arouse it.

To signify change

is to be a sign of change.

To be in a state of rapture

is to be blissfully happy.

To be unscathed

is to be unharmed.

To maintain a positive attitude

is to continue to have it.

To cope with a new set of rules

is to deal successfully with them.

To be heedless of something

is to fail to pay attention to it.

To intervene in something

is to involve oneself in it.

To procure something

is to obtain it.

To resolve something

is to settle it.

To capitulate

is to surrender.

A tedious task is one that

is very boring.

A wary child is one who

is watchful and suspicious.

If something is murky

it is not very clear.

If something is detached,

it is separated from the rest.

Zest is

keen enjoyment.

Insulation is used to

keep heat from escaping.

To oppress a nation is to

keep it down by force.

Nomadic people are those who

keep moving from place to place.

Slaughter is

killing on a large scale.

Correspondence is

letters exchanged between people.

To stint is to

limit or restrict.

To be prostrate is to be

lying with the face downward.

A sacred promise is one

made with great seriousness.

To realize a dream is to

make it happen.

To antagonize someone is to

make that person angry.

To perturb someone is to

make that person uneasy.

Ballast is

material used to make a ship steady.

Something that is acrid

gives off an irritating smell.

Forage is

grass or grain that farm animals eat.

To fluctuate is to

move up and down.

Counterparts are things that have

much in common with each other.

Revelry is

noisy merrymaking.

Authorities are

people who enforce the law.

To avert something is to

prevent it from happening.

To garrison soldiers is to

provide them with a place to live.

Adverse results

show harm done.

A bigot is

someone who is intolerant of those who are different.

An emission is

something given off.

A renovation is

something made like new again.

An impediment

something that holds one back.

A sacrifice is

something that is given up for another.

A figment is

something that is imagined.

A sham is

something that is not genuine.

An agent is

something that produces a result.

An incident is

something that takes place.

To be dumbfounded is to be

speechless with amazement.

complement

The shelf has a full ______________of books.

intensify

The weather report said that heat will (become more extreme) as the day wears on.

devour

The wolf was about to __________Little Red Riding Hood when the woodcutter arrived.

desolate

The woods are dark and (without a sign of life).

strenuous

The work of a logger is (tiring because it requires a lot of effort).

fathoms

The wreck of the Spanish ship lay in thirty __________of water.

insulation

Their down provides geese with _____________ against the cold.

trifling

Their objections to the plan are _______ and should be ignored.

sham

Their offer to make us rich turned out to be a _________.

species

There are over a million different ________ of beetle in the world.

alternative

There is an ____________route you could take to get to town, but it's a bit longer.

endurance

There is no better test of a runners' _________than the marathon.

prior

There is some unfinished business left over from a (meeting that took place before the present) meeting.

desolate

There was not even a gas station on the _____________stretch of highway.

casualties

There were many ______________of the 2005 tsunami, or tidal wave, that struck South Asia.

kindling

There were plenty of dry twigs to provide ___________for the campfire.

predators

These gang members are ____________who belong in jail.

disruptive

_______________behavior is not acceptable in the classroom.

predatory

___________bands of pirates once sailed the Mediterranean seeking victims.

heedful

___________of the fog, I drove slowly.

Irate

__________citizens demanded that the chemical company stop polluting the lake.

Citruses

_________grow well in Florida.

Signify

________your approval of the proposed change by raising your hand.

Plumage is

a bird's feathers.

A rupture is

a breaking apart by force.

A flourish is

a burst of music.

Initiation is

a ceremony welcoming new members.

A delicacy is

a choice item of food.

A menagerie is

a collection of animals.

A hoard is

a collection put away secretly.

A plight is

a difficult situation.

An epidemic is

a disease that spreads rapidly.

Pique is

a feeling of resentment.

A species is

a group of similar plants or animals.

Apathy is

a lack of interest or concern.

A citrus is

a lemon or similar fruit.

A fathom is

a measurement of depth.

A canine is

a member of the dog family.

A strait is

a narrow channel of water.

A casualty is

a person who is killed or injured.

To probe is to

examine closely

To smolder is to

exist in a hidden state

To compromise is to

expose to criticism

To scavenge is to

search for something usable/

A naive person is someone

who has childlike innocence.

badgered

Reports _________the mayor to provide details of the plan for the new library.

unabated

Representative Millet showed _____________enthusiasm for campaigning for the senate seat, even though he had been twice defeated for that office.

admonished

Resue workers __________us to stay away from the flooding river.

perception

Alcohol distorts our (ability to obtain a clear picture) of what is happening around us.

appointments

All _________to the Supreme Court must be approved by Congress.

carpicious

Robert Frost wrote an amusing poem about the ___________ New England weather.

legendary

Robin Hood is a (famous character in stories handed down from the past but is probably not a real) figure.

fostered

The music teacher _____________ an interest in jazz in his students.

acclaim

The musicians from China won the critic's __________last night at Symphony Hall.

deplored

The nation's mayors (expressed deep regret about) the lack of funds for inner-city schools.

acknowledge

The new Wimbledon singles champion raised her hand to _________the cheers of the crowd.

lavish

The new government offices are so (much more luxurious than is necessary) that reports were shocked at the waste of taxpayers' money.

personable

The new television announcer is extremely (pleasing both in manner and appearance).

debut

The new television shows ________in September.

inanimate

The object we examined under the microscope appeared to be (without any of the qualities associated with living things).

flourish

The opera begins with a _____________ of trumpets.

medley

The orchestra opened the concert with a (wide-ranging selection) of Broadway show tunes.

menagerie

The owner of the ______________ assured us that the animals were well cared for.

irate

The voters were (extremely angry) when the governor broke a promise not to raise taxes.

toiled

We ___________up the steep hill.

foraged

We _______in the forest for firewood.

lax

When I felt the rope go _______, I knew that my partner had dropped the other end.

arbitration

Rather than go to court, the two sides agreed to take the matter to (a third party who would try to settle their differences).

plagued

After the tryouts, I was _________by doubts that I would make the varsity team.

recede

After three days, the floodwaters started to (sink to a low level).

sovereign

After winning independence from England, the thirteen colonies formed a ______________ country.

abducted

Bandits stopped the jeep and _______________the driver.

aspires

Every NFL team ___________ to win the Super Bowl.

coveted

Former President Jimmy Carter won the __________Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

abated

The speaker waited until the applause had ___________ before continuing.

Devastation is

a state of destruction.

Exuberance is

a state of excitement.

Consternation is

a state of shocked surprise.

A delusion is

a strongly held but false belief.

A flourish is

a sweeping motion.

A monitor is

a video screen that displays information.

A mentor is

a wise teacher.

A garland is

a wreath of leaves and flowers.

An abyss is

anything that is too deep to measure.

The be congested is to

be filled with fluid.

To concur is to

be in agreement.

To be indifferent is to

be neither very good nor very bad.

To administer a program is to

be responsible for running it.

To be wrathful is to

be very angry.

To perceive a problem is to

become aware of it.

To placate someone is to

calm that person.

An invincible character is one who

cannot be defeated.

To abduct someone is to

carry off that person by force.

An incentive is something that

causes one to work harder.

A vocational guide

deals with career planning.

To assert something is to

declare it forcefully.

To ebb is to

recede.

To subside is to

sink to a lower level.

A sleek animal is one that is

slender and graceful.

A dismal acocunt is one

that is depressing.

Illiteracy is

the inability to read or write.

A devious path is one that

twists and turns.

subtleties

Edith Wharton's novels are noted for their (fine qualities that may not be immediately obvious to the casual reader).

prostrate

Having fainted, he lay _________on the floor.

proficiency

In this course, students must demonstrate (that they have reached a certain level of skill) in both drawing and painting.

mutilate

Steel traps are cruel because they ___________the animals caught in them.

significant

"There was no forced entry. That is very _______________," said the detective.

maintain

A crew of sixty workers is needed to (take proper care of) the town's parks during the summer.

smoldered

A desire for freedom ____________in the hearts of the people who left Cuba for Miami.

maneuver

A frontal attack on a well-defended position is not a _________I would recommend.

renovation

A group of concerned parents was responsible for the ____________of the playground.

hurtled

A huge rock (moved with great speed and force) down the side of the mountain.

impartial

A judge should be ____________in the courtroom.

supervision

A lack of proper ______________resulted in yesterday's accident at the playground.

incentive

A local benefactor offers $1,000 scholarshps as an ___________to students to stay in school.

dispatches

A motorcyclist carried the ________________ to the captain.

agent

A new principal can be a powerful _________for change in a school.

comprise

A pen and paper (form or make up) this writer's basic equipment

lethal

A rattlesnake's bite can be ____________.

omen

A red sky at night is believe to be an (indication that gives the promise) of good weather.

impeded

A sailboat ran aground and (got in the way of) other vessels entering the harbor.

predator

A sea eagle is a ______________that dives for fish.

enrollment

A small inheritance made it possible for me to ______ in art school.

hurtled

A snowball ___________past my ear.

kindled

A spark from the wood stove _________some oily rags and started the fire.

inanimate

A stone is an __________object.

disrupted

A strike by the drivers ______________service on the subway.

compels

A strong sense of duty _______firefighters to risk their lives.

component

A tape deck and a CD player are two of the ____________parts of a complete stereo system.

formidable

A team with a fourteen-game winning streak is a ________opponent.

addict

A true crossword puzzle ___________ should complete this puzzle in twenty minutes.

adequate

A two-room apartment is (just large enough) for one person.

signifies

A vote of 9 to 0 (makes it clear) that the decision was unanimous.

epidemic

AIDS became __________in central Africa in the 1980s.

abduction

According to Greek myth, the ____________of Helen was the cause of the Trojan war.

oppressed

According to the Bible story, the Egyptian pharaoh ________the Israelite slaves until Moses led them to freedom.

mortal

Achilles, a hero in Greek mythology, had a goddess for a mother and a mortal for a father.

scanty

After a ___________meal of a bread roll and an apple, we continued our journey.

toil

After a lifetime of ____________, her retirement is a richly deserved reward.

nomadic

After acquiring horses in the 1760's, the Cheyenne became ________buffalo hunters on the Great Plains.

verge

After being on the ___________of extinction, the bald eagle made a remarkable comeback in the 1980's.

stint

After finishing college, Marsha had a two-year ___________in the Peace Corps in Kenya.

resolve

After hearing my parents' objections, my (firm intention) to join the club began to weaken.

scavengers

After the fire, ______________looked through the debris, hoping to find something of value.

subsided

After the rain stopped, the floodwaters gradually _____________.

participants

All the ____________in the Thanksgiving Day parade must be in place by 11:00 a.m.

proficient

All the mechanics in this garage are ______________in car repairing.

appointment

All the relatives gathered in the lawyer's office for the (meeting that had been arranged the week before).

indifferent

Although I asked him for help repeatedly, he was (not interested in listening) to my requests.

menial

Although entry level jobs may seem (low level and humble), young people can still take pride in them and do them to the best of their ability.

devoid

Although he had experienced great misfortune, he was _________of bitterness.

rustic

Although he may look like a (simple country person), my neighbor is a very astute businessperson.

aloof

Although he sat with the group, he stayed __________from the discussion they were having.

sham

Although he tried to appear sorry, his __________apology fooled no one.

docile

Although its loud bark can be intimidating, the dog is actually quite (easy to control).

maintain

Although the evidence against her is strong, she continues to __________her innocence.

corresponded

Although the friends hadn't seen each other for several years, they _____________regularly.

bestow

An Academy Award is the highest honor Hollywood can _________on a film.

ominous

An _____________silence greeted us when we entered the room.

astute

An _________shopper compares prices carefully before making a purchase.

obnoxious

An _______diner at the next table ruined our meal by complaining in a very loud voice.

authentic

An authority on old maps declared that the sixteenth-century chart of the Florida Keys is ______________.

precision

An eye surgeon's work requires great _____________.

impeded

An overturned truck _______________the flow of traffic.

participated

The entire class ______________in the ticket sale for the school musical.

ultimate

Anwar's ____________goal is to be chief of surgery at a teaching hospital.

heed

Anyone tempted to smoke should (pay close attention to) the warnings printed on cigarette packages.

lush

Arid volcanic terrain contrasts sharply with ______mountains on the island's opposite side.

devoid

As far as we know, Mars is (totally lacking in any form) of life.

counterpart

As far as we know, there is no (other planet that is in any way similar) to the planet Earth.

mentor

As president of the college she founded, Mary McLeod Bethune was a __________ to many young black women.

perception

Because I am farsighted, my _________of close objects is slightly fuzzy.

unscathed

Because of its sturdy construction, the house survived the hurricane __________.

mortal

Being ___________, he accepted the fact that one day he would die.

sovereignty

Belize, formerly British Honduras, gained (freedom from political control by another country) in 1981.

acknowledged

Bill James is an ___________expert on baseball statistics.

acrid

Burning rubber gives of ________ fumes.

menial

Desperate for money, Oliver accepted _____________work with low pay.

deluded

Despite negative messages from the polls, the candidate _________himself into thinking he could win.

endured

Despite occasional quarrels, my grandparents' marriage _________ for over fifty years.

lethargy

Despite repeated pep talks from the coach, a _____________had settled over the team.

acknowledge

Did the police officer ___________your right to remain silent?

distinction

Did they make any (attempt to show the difference) between what is real and what is imaginary?

delicacy

Discussing her mistake will embarrass her unless you handle the matter with _____________.

ruthless

Disease and inadequate supplies finally terminated the ___________invader Attila the Hun in fifth-century Europe.

omen

Do you believe that a black cat is an ______of bad luck?

confront

Do you intend to _____________ the people who have been spreading rumors about you?

precise

Do you know the ___________time that your plane arrives?

bias

Don't let a single bad experience with one French restaurant ____________ you against all others.

concurred

Dr. Alvarez __________with Dr. Yan's opinion that the patient did not require surgery.

plague

Drug-related violence is (cause of much suffering) that began to spread rapidly in the 1970s.

zestful

During the second week of my new exercise program, I woke each day feeling ____________ and ready for a five-mile run.

devout

Each morning, the chanting of the (very religious) worshippers drifted from the temple.

detrimental

Eating too much "junk food" is ________________to one's health.

pioneer

Elizabeth Blackwell was a (person who opened the way for others) in the field of medical education for women.

cope

Extra police were on duty to ________ with the large crowds expected for the parade.

lethargic

Extreme heat often makes people ____________.

thronged

Fans ___________ into the ballpark for the first game of the World Series.

inundated

Fans ___________radio stations with requests to play the Wailer's new album.

bountiful

Farmers attributed to the ______________ harvest to adequate rainfall throughout the growing season.

devastate

Farmers in the Midwest fear that lack of rain will __________the wheat crop.

obsession

Finishing her second novel has become an ____________with her and leaves her little time for other activities.

intrepid

Firefighters need to be (unafraid of physical danger) but cannot take foolish risks.

privileges

Free parking at Reagan National Airport is one of the ____________ enjoyed by members of Congress.

lax

Frequent inspections are designed to ensure that airline safety procedures have not become ____________.

arduous

Frequent sandstorms made the ___________trek across the Sahara Desert even more difficult.

ruptured

Frost ____________the water pipe, flooding the basement.

vocation

Gardening was both her (chosen profession) and her hobby.

annihilated

General Custer's army of over 200 men was __________at the battle of Little Bighorn in 1876.

maneuvered

General Lee ____________his forces so skillfully that the outcome of the battle was never in doubt.

kindled

Getting a telescope (got me excited and stirred up) my interest in astronomy.

pluck

Getting back on a horse after taking a bad fall takes (a lot of courage).

legendary

Harriet Tubman, who led more than 300 slaves to freedom, is a _____________figure in American history.

ensue

If th is heavy rain continues, soil erosion will (follow as a result of it).

obliged

If you sign the application, you are (left with no choice and will be forced) to accept the offer.

whim

Imagine being able to buy a plane ticket to Tahiti on a (sudden wish to do something out of the ordinary)!

distinction

In 2000, the track star Marion Jones had the_________of becoming the first woman to win five medals at one Olylmpics.

wrathful

In Homer's story of the Trojan War, a ________Achilles seeks revenge on the killer of his friend Patroclus.

fluctuations

In New England, wide temperature _______________are to be expected in October.

acknowledged

In a special ceremony, the town (expressed its gratitude for) the heroic act of the firefighter.

wrath

In ancient times, people believed that a volcano's eruption was caused by the (terrible anger) of the gods.

emphasis

In both our beginners' and advanced SCUBA diving courses, the (most important lesson that taught) is on safety.

bigotry

In one of their songs, the Beatles asked listeners to imagine a world free of ___________.

compromise

In order to prevent a strike, the union members decided to (settle for less than they had hoped for), and so they accepted a smaller pay increase.

insulated

In order to save energy, the hot-water tank had been (covered with a material that kept heat from escaping).

sacrifices

In the Incan culture, ___________were often made during or after an earthquake, drought, or epidemic.

solitude

People who like (the condition of being alone) make good lighthouse keepers.

scavenge

People with metal detectors _____________the beach looking for coins.

prowess

Pete's (great skill) with a soccer ball made him a legendary figure.

flourish

Plants ___________in a greenhouse.

sovereignty

Poland regained its ____________when the Soviet Union collapsed at the end of the Cold War.

agitated

Political protesters (stirred up) the crowd with their loud, emotional language.

impromptu

Politicians must be able to speak (without any preparation and without notes) on just about any subject.

impediment

Poor roads are an _____________to travel.

weaned

Puppies are ___________at six weeks.

whim

Purchasing a puppy is not something to be done on a __________.

addict

Pushers try to _________ people to illegal drugs.

foraging

Racoons like to go (searching for something to eat) in the garbage cans.

debut

Radio broadcasting made its _____ in 1920.

asserted

Ramone (said in a very forceful way) that a ten-year old is competent to babysit.

exotic

Rare orchids and other __________flowers decorated the tables at the wedding.

trekked

Sam __________ten miles into town after his car broke down.

distinction

Sarah served as class president with _______________.

conjure

Shakespeare's Hotspur claims that he can _______ spirits.

rustics

Shakespeare's _________ provide much of the humor in his comedies.

wary

She advised me to be ________of the advertisement's claims.

impromptu

She gave a charming ______________speech when called upon by the host.

detriment

She willingly stayed home with her young children to the ____________of her career.

sleek

Siamese cats have (smooth and glossy) coats.

revelry

Sounds of ___________ came from the locker room after the game.

hoard

Squirrels ___________acorns for the winter.

supervision

The child is too young to play outside without (someone watching over him).

badgered

The children (kept on bothering) me until I agreed to take them to the circus.

devoured

The children __________comic books when they were younger.

enthralling

The children listened for over an hour to the storyteller's _____________tales.

distraught

The children were ______________when their pet rabbit died.

scrupulous

The children were ___________in the way they divided the money from the lemonade stand.

desolate

The children were ___________when the kitten got lost in the woods.

blithe

The children's ____________ mood is captured beautifully in the Renoir painting.

consultant

The city manager hired a ______________to advise her on care for the elderly.

devious

The climbers followed a _____________route up the mountain.

principals

The club owners and the players' agent are the ____________ in the dispute over baseball player salaries.

oppression

The collapse of Communism ended the seventy-year (weighing down by force) of the Russian people.

probe

The college president will head the (thorough inquiry) into the causes of student unrest.

garrison

The commander had to _____________the troops in an old schoolhouse.

bleak

The company's future looked __________when the new product failed to sell.

themes

The concert began with a medley of ______________ from popular television shows.

medley

The concert ended with a _______of patriotic tunes.

delicacy

The counselor asked questions about the student's family with (much consideration for his feelings).

urgent

The county has an _____________need for a new hospital.

emphasis

The course covers the period 1845-1860 with _______ on the causes of the Civil War.

prior

The court ruled that the Native Americans had a __________claim to the land.

headlong

The crowd made a _____________rush for the best seats as soon as the doors were opened.

momentous

The day of high school graduation is a _____________one for students.

enlightened

The day-care center takes an ___________ approach to early childhood education.

toxic

The death angel or amanita mushroom is (likely to cause illness or death) if eaten.

probe

The doctor used a __________to look for fragments of glass in the wound.

sphere

The earth is not quite a __________because it is flattened at the poles.

rupture

The earthquake caused a ______________in the highway that took three months to repair.

devastation

The earthquake in Japan created a scene of massive ______________.

ponderous

The elephant made its way with _______________steps through the clearing.

lurked

The farmer frightened away the fox that _______________by the henhouse.

consultation

The first ___________with an attorney is often free.

epidemic

The flu ___________of 1918 killed over twenty million people in the Northern Hemisphere.

deceased

The funeral director asked if I were a relative of the _____________.

negligent

The garage was found (to have failed to take proper care) in repairing the car's brakes, so it was held responsible for the accident.

authority

The governor has the (right under the law) to approve judges to state courts.

prospective

The governor was mentioned as a (person who might be nominated as a) member of the Supreme Court.

blatant

The governor's promise to cut taxes if re-elected was a _________attempt to win votes.

mottled

The granite had a _____________pink and gray appearance.

camouflage

The green color of a praying mantis is its natural means of __________.

resolve

The hard toil and long days weakened Tom's __________to finish the job.

trek

The hikers were exhausted after their __________over the mountains.

slaughtered

The hogs are fattened up before they are ________________.

ballast

The hot air balloon rose when the water used as ____________was let go.

personable

The hotel's ___________staff made our stay a pleasant one.

detached

The house comes with a __________garage.

garlands

The islanders greet new arrivals with ___________ of fresh flowers to put around their necks.

dispatched

The judge (quickly put an end to) the case with an abrupt "These charges should never have been filed."

enrollment

The karate class has an ____________of six students.

harass

The landlord began to (do annoying things to make trouble for) me when I refused to move out.

evict

The landlord threatened to ___________the tenants for not paying the rent.

bias

The lawyers in town insist that Judge Lewis shows ______________in favor of women.

proximity

The lawyers looked for an office with ____________to the courthouse.

tedious

The lecture was so ___________that I nearly fell asleep.

diversity

The library offers a great _______________of materials on local history.

buoyant

The life jackets are __________enough to support a 200-pound person.

apathy

The low turnout in local elections is the result of the ________of the citizens.

disruptive

The man who was (causing a disturbance) during the performance was asked to be quiet.

deceased

The man's thoughts often turned to his __________wife.

reprimanded

The manager ___________us for being late for work.

compromise

The manager will not ________________ the restaurant's reputation by tolerating poor service to diners.

competent

The mechanic is ________________to work on the car's brakes.

estimate

The mechanic's ________________for repairing the car is $1,000.

distinction

The medical-insurance providers make a ___________between temporary and permanent employees.

assented

The members of the union ______ to the terms of the new contract.

agitated

The miners ______________for better working conditions.

figment

The monster in the closet is a ____________of the child's imagination.

orbit

The moon's ______ around the earth takes just over 27 days.

industrious

The more ____________workers in the clothing factory were rewarded with pay raises at the end of the year.

premiere

The movie's (first public performance) was attended by Hollywood's most glamorous stars.

kindled

The museum's exhibition of Navaho pottery ____________my interest in the Southwest.

attributed

The painting was ____________ attributed to Mary Cassatt, America's foremost Impressionist artist.

sacrifices

The parents made many __________so that their children could go to college.

precision

The parts of a jigsaw puzzle must be cut with (very great care) if they are to fit together properly.

ebbed

The patient's strength had _______ to the point where getting of bed was an effort.

evicted

The people had no right to be there, so they were (removed by force).

flustered

The personal question _____________me, so I was unable to think of an answer quickly.

component

The picture tube is the main ____________of a television set.

rustic

The pictures of grazing cows gave a certain _____charm to the room.

endure

The pioneers who headed west had to __________ incredible hardship along the way.

intimidate

The pitcher's scowl was intended to _________the batter.

delectable

The pizza at Saracino's is (pleasing to the taste).

strenuous

The plan to close the local school met with __________opposition from the parents.

derelicts

The plan will help ____________by providing shelters and assisting them in finding gainful employment.

premiere

The play, a big success in London, has its North American ____________this Saturday.

intervened

The playground supervisor ____________when the children couldn't agree about whose turn it was.

allege

The police ___________that the two teenagers took the car without permission.

probe

The police __________into illegal gambling led to twelve arrests.

fathom

The police could not (figure out exactly) how the painting had been stolen from the museum.

prowess

The political ___________of Golda Meir made her an outstanding world leader.

appoints

The president ________ justices to the Supreme Court.

formidable

The problems we face are (very difficult and will not be solved easily).

ultimate

The producer has ____________control over the movie.

subtlety

The professor pointed out the _________ of the poet's message in her later works.

respite

The rain brought a welcome _________from the tremendous heat.

dispatched

The rat was _________with a single blow.

authority

The researcher Jane Goodall is a world ____________on chimpanzees.

adverse

The response to the proposed parking ban was so ___________ that the city council dropped the idea.

adverse

The reviews were so (negative and damaging) that the play closed in a week.

ebbed

The rocks near the shore were exposed as the tide _________.

monitor

The sales clerk checked the __________to see if the book was still in stock.

initiated

The school ________________the new dress code on September 6.

administered

The scout leader _____________first aid to the child who had cut his hand.

dispatched

The senator __________an aide to meet with reporters.

urgency

The senator stressed the ____________of cleaning up the polluted waters of our country.

dilapidated

The shed was so _______________that it wasn't worth repairing.

enthralled

The small children were (so attentive that they seemed to be under a spell cast) by Barney, the televison dinosaur.

obnoxious

The smell from the fish processing plant was (not only unpleasent but disgusting), so the authorities closed the building down.

flourished

The softball player ___________her hat above her head to acknowledge the crowd's cheers.

orbits

The space shuttle (travels in a path around) the earth every ninety minutes.

lurking

The squirrel was unaware of the cat (waiting to attack while hiding) in the bushes.

maintains

The state of New York ______________this highway.

exuberance

The steady rain could not dampen the ______________of fans gathered for the rock festival.

competence

The store owner never doubted the manager's (ability to do the job properly).

harrassed

The store owners were ____________by the rapid increase in shoplifting.

verges

The story is not merely silly; it ___________on the ridiculous.

pondered

The student (gave a great deal of thought to) the question before replying.

buoyant

The students were in a _________mood on the last day of school.

derelict

The supervisor was _______________in not having the repairs inspected.

haughty

The supervisor's ___________ manner made her unpopular in the office.

fluctuates

The supply of fresh vegetables ___________with the season.

intervention

The talk show host's timely _____________kept the discussion from becoming too heated.

emphasized

The teacher _________that homework must be turned in on time.

reprimand

The teacher gave us a _______________for being absent without permission.

incredulous

The teacher was __________when the student claimed to have read the novel in two hours.

submerges

The tide _____________the rocks when it is high.

receded

The tide ___________and exposed the rocks near the shore.

bounty

The town offered a $25 ___________for each predatory animal that was killed.

mauled

The trainer was rushed to the hospital when the tiger (attacked him and caused serious injuries to) his left arm and shoulder.

scrupulous

The treasure kept a ___________record of all moneys received and paid out.

lavish

The tribal chiefs at the ceremony bestowed __________ gifts on each other as signs of respect.

camouflaged

The troops in the jungle (disguised the appearance of) themselves by wearing jackets with splotches of brown and green colors.

correspond

The two handwriting samples ________________in every way.

overwhelming

The union vote was an _____________ 98 to 17 in favor of ending the strike.

inundated

The valley was ___________when the dam burst.

maintain

The walkers try to ___________an even pace as they exercise.

canine

Wolves, foxes, dogs, jackals, and dogs are members of the ________ family.

devastated

Yesterday's tornado in eastern Kansas (completely ruined) a trailer park.

compelled

You cannot be (required or forced) to give evidence against yourself in a court of law.

presposterous

You cannot believe this ____________newpaper story that a six-month-old baby speaks three languages.

nimble

You have to be (able to move quickly and easily) to get on the gymnastics team.

plucking

You play the harp by _____________the strings gently.

privileged

You should feel __________that you were able to attend an Ivy League school.

negligent

You were ____________in failing to lock the car doors.

antagonize

You will ________________your classmates if you make derogatory comments about them.

oblige

You will _______me by saying no more about this matter.

bias

Your (inability to take an impartial position) prevents you from considering both sides of the question.

alternatives

Your ____________are to come with us or stay home.

conjures

Your mentioning lobsters (makes me think back and brings) up memories of that summer we spent in Maine.

An addict is

an enthusiastic fan.

An authority is

an expert source of information.

An obsession is

an idea that takes over one's mind.

To complement something is to

bring it to completion.

To replenish supplies is to

bring them to a needed level.

To comprise several buildings is to

consist of them.

To be inundated is to be

covered with water.

To admonish someone is to

criticize that person.

To act impetuously is to

do something without thinking.

A fortune that dwindles

decreases in size.

To confront someone is to

face the person boldly.

Consecutive tests

follow one another without a break.

Impunity is

freedome from the fear of punishment.

A preposterous offer is

one that cannot be taken seriously.

A detrimental object is

one that causes harm.

A component element is

one that contributes to making up a whole.

An incredulous rely is

one that expresses disbelief.

A deceased partner is

one that has died.

An arduous task is

one that is difficult.

An alternative road is

one that is presented as a choice.

An unwitting insult is

one that is unintended.

A momentous victory is

one that stands out from all others.

A distraught person is

one who is deeply disturbed.

A foster parent is

one who is not actually related to a child.

A predatory person is

one who robs others.

A haughty person

one who shows contempt for others.

An industrious person is

one who works hard.

To pioneer is to

open the way for others.

To be acclaimed is to

receive high praise.

To inherit property is to

receive it after another person's death.

To spurn something is to

refuse it scornfully.

To repudiate an agreement is to

refuse to be bound by it.

An urgent problem is one that

requires attention right away.

An aloof person is one who

stands apart from the rest.

To emphasize something is to

stress its importance.

A blithe response is one that

suggests no future problems.

A pretentious sign is one

that draws undue attention to itself.

A grueling exercise is one

that is difficult and exhausting.

A strenuous response is one

that is expressed with force.

A headlong exit is one

that is made in a hurry.

A blatant lie is one

that is obvious to everyone.

An irrelevant comment is one

that is off the subject.

A vigilant creature is one

that is watchful.

A mythical creature is one

that isn't real.

If someone is agitated,

that person is disturbed or upset.

A nimble response is one

that shows quickness of mind.

A sovereign figure is one

that stands out above all others.

A plucky attempt is one

that takes a lot of courage.

Bounty is

that which is given freely.

Endurance is

the ability to put up with hardship.

Camouflage is

the act of concealment.

Intimidation is

the act of threatening a person.

Necessity is

the condition of being needed.

Diversity is

the condition of having differences.

Negligence is

the lack of proper attention.

The theme of a TV series is

the melody associated with it.

An appointment is

the naming of a person to a position.

An orbit is

the path taken by an object around a heavenly body.

Authenticity is

the quality of being genuine.

Principal is

the sum of money owed.

To oblige someone is

to do that person a favor.

To lavish something is

to give it freely.

To be inclined to something is

to have a fondness for it.

To debut is

to make a first public appearance.

A scrupulous person is one

who is carless of other's feelings.

A mottled coat is one

with blotches of different colors.

A lush garden is one

with rich growth of vegetation.

Kindling is

wood used to start a fire.

To toil is to

work long and hard.

If you infuriate someone

you make that person very angry.