Reading 8--Unit 20 Sentences

transition

During his speech he began to _____ to the reason for talking.

vitality

For an older man he had plenty of _____ to lift weights and run every day.

upbraid

He began to _____ the dog for jumping on the couch, so the dog hid under the couch.

personable

Prince Charming was _____ and handsome, which is why everyone liked him, but Snow White was his possessive girlfriend.

trepidation

She didn't want to go swimming because she had _____ about muddy water because you never know what is in there.

whimsical

She wore a(n) _____ t-shirt to school, and everyone wanted to buy it.

rue

The bully said, "You will _____ the day when you cross me again," to his enemy.

veritable

The carnival had a(n) _____ smorgasbord of foods, so we pigged out until we couldn't eat anymore.

vex

The teenager's unruly behavior continued to _____ her parents since she had a calm upbringing.

scoff

When she wore her new glasses to school he began to _____ and call her four eyes, but she held her head high.