Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop - Level B - Unit 1 - Completing the Sentence

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dynasty

In the 11th century, a foreign warlord invaded the country and set up a(n) _____ that ruled for more than 250 years.

foretaste

The "coming attractions" shown before the main feature gave us a distinct _____ of what the next film would be like.

interminable

After the big party, cleaning up, which was supposed to take "just a few minutes," proved to be an almost _____ job.

truce

After the warring nations had agreed to a(n) _____, they faced the far more dificult task of working out a real peace.

renovate

Although the building is old and needs repair, we are convinced that we can _____ it without spending a lot of money.

adjacent

Although they lived in a house _____ to ours, we never really got to know them well.

barren

As the drought continued without a letup, the once fertile farmlands of the region slowly became _____ "dust bowls."

alight

As we sat at the side of the lake, we enjoyed watching the wild geese swoop down and _____ on the surface of the water.

hurtled

During the exciting chase, the police cars _____ through the town.

trivial

I never would have thought that so bitter and long-lasting a quarrel could result from such a(n) _____ and unimportant cause.

germinate

In only a few days, the seeds that I had planted in the fertile soil of the garden began to _____ and take root.

humdrum

Many people who lead rather _____ lives get a great thrill from watching the exciting adventures of TV and movie superheroes.

disrupted

Our carefully laid plans were completely _____ by sudden and totally unexpected turn of events.

recompence

She was so happy and grateful that I felt more than _____ for all that I had tried to do to help her.

interrogate

The judge said to the lawyer, "You have a right to _____ the witness, but there is no need to bully her."

sullen

The suspect's only reaction to the detective's question was a wry smile and _____ silence.

vicious

Though my dog Rover is huge and fierce-looking, children are fond of him because he doesn't have a(n) _____ disposition.

insinuate

Though they didn't say it in so many words, they did _____ that I was responsible for the accident.

trickle

We need large sums of money to keep our school system going, but we are getting only a(n) _____ of funds from the state.

resume

When I applied for the job, I left a(n) _____ of my previous work experience with the personnel office.


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