Unit 8 Sentences
Lester was just beginning to grow _____ about his grades when he encountered the most difficult math test he had ever seen.
Complacent
The ___ that Emma follows is so strict that she has to ___ the severity with amusement once in a while.
Doctrine, temper
Since he had no opponent in the election, the candidates campaign ads seemed rather _____
Gratuitous
Darryl found that ____ luxuries tended to make him ____
Gratuitous, complacent
Mary didnt want to seem like an ___, so she graciously thanked her aunt for the sweater.
Ingrate
Awarding an "A" in math to everyone would only be a ____ for the students; it wouldn't lead to real academic improvement.
Placebo
The ____ expression of the moose as it stared into the window was very different from the hysterical expression of the human staring back.
Placid
I was amazed at the ___ Theo showed when faced with all kinds of temptations.
Temperance
Although many children find the first day of school scary, their nervousness is _____ by the excitement of new people, sights, and sounds.
Tempered
My ____, good natured little brother is a favorite of his teachers
docile
Penny didn't follow a particular religious ____ because she couldn't decide which one was right.
doctrine
If the political party cannot _____ its youngest members with its core values, how will it win the election?
indoctrinate
Rather than trying to ____ herself with her new coworkers, Maxine earned their respect by doing excellent work.
ingratiate
The ____ conditions on the top of the mountain made it difficult for anyone to survive.
intemperate
In a naturally ____ climate, sunshine seems almost to be a ___
intemperate, placebo
While one of the sisters was too ____ and would not argue even when she should have, the other was an ___ who was never satisfied with any gift or kind word.
placid, ingrate
Roberta's fiery nature was ____ by her best friends ____ character
tempered, docile