Vocab Unit 2 Sentences

My teacher counseled me to keep up my studies, or my performance in class might once again ___________________ into mediocrity.

retrogress

Though the peace talks began with an exchange of lofty sentiments, they soon ____________________________ into petty squabbling and backbiting.

retrogressed

Lawyers are paid to ________ legal papers and explain the fine print to their clients.

scrutinize

An expert from the museum ___________________ the painting, looking for telltale signs that would prove it to be genuine or expose it as a forgery.

scrutinized

It made me very uncomfortable to see the suspicion with which the wary customs officer ______________________ my passport

scrutinized

A cup of ________________ tea will not warm you up on a tepid mornig.

tepid

Because I was looking forward to a hot bath, I was disappointed at the feeble stream of __________________ water that flowed into the tub.

tepid

How many people actually enjoy drinking _______________ milk before bedtime even though it is highly reccomended to ease difestion.

tepid

When I saw my sister land in a tree on her first parachute jump, my interest in learning to skydive became decidedly ___________________.

tepid

I did not expect such a _________ answer to my request for directions.

belligerent

If you are ________________ to hard study and intensive reading, how do you expect to get through law school?

aversed

In the novel, survivors of the nuclear explosion _______________________ into a state of barbarianism

retrogress

Providing a powerful defense force for our nation does not mean that we are taking a ____________ attitude toward any other nation.

belligerent

No one doubted the __________ intentions of the program for community improvement, but it was ruined by mismanagement.

benevolent

The newcomers had nothing but ________________ feelings towards all their neighbors.

benevolent

_____________________ other people's achievements is fine, but it is no substitute for doing something remarkable of your own.

Extolling

Journalists at the time were eager to interview survivors of the Chicago _________________.

Holocaust

We must not forget the millions of people who were ruthlessly slaughtered by the Nazis in the __________________ of World War II.

Holocaust

On the morning of the picnic, the sky was gray and overcast, but suddenly the sun came out and smiled on us ____________________.

benevolently

_______________________ to everything except a rare radioactive isotope found deep in the Earth, the superhero battled the giant aliens to save the world.

Impervious

Many people become ______________________ when they watch black and white movies and old serial reruns on television.

nostalgic

After each _______ signed the peace treaty, the war was declared officially over.

belligerent

For centuries, Switzerland has avoided becoming a(n) ____________________________ in the conflicts that have scarred the rest of Europe.

belligerent

Those who are _____________ to seafood may enjoy the many other menu options.

averse

You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are ________ to strenuous exercise.

averse

Although he shows no particular talent as a worker, he is exceptionally _____________ at finding excuses for not doing his job.

adroit

Many rodeo performers are _______ at twirling a rope while on horseback.

adroit

The lawyer's _______________ questioning slowly but surely revealed the weakness in his opponent's case/

adroit

After the dictator walked out of the peace talks, the visiting diplomat tried to carry on _______ negotiations between the two nations.

amicable

Although the ranchers and miners had been feuding over water rights for years, the sheriff tried to maintain ___________________ relations with both parties.

amicable

Sometimes mediation by a neutral individual can lead to an ________ settlement of a dispute.

amicable

After shouting at each other rather angrily, the participants in the round table discussion calmed down and parted _________________________.

amicably

Anyone who is ______ to having a girls hockey team in our school doesn't know what's been happening in recent years with women's sports.

averse

A _______________ examination of my luggage was enough to show me that someone had been tampering with it.

cursory

Do you think you are being fair in passing judgement on my poem after such a __________________ reading?

cursory

The mayor gave a final _____________ glance at the text ofer her speech before mounting the podium

cursory

Looking at old scrapbooks and reading old letters can bring on a vague sense of __________________ for days gone by and friends no longer near.

nostolgia

In the Sherlock Holmes stories, we read of the evil professor Moriarty, whose _______________________ was almost a match for Holmes' genius.

duplicity

Only when we learned that the embezzler had tried to cast suspicion on his innocent partner did we realize the extent of his_________________ __.

duplicity

We found it difficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such ________.

duplicity

King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table were the ____________________ of chivalry.

quintessence

Risking one's own life to save the lives of others is considered the ____________________________ of selfless valor.

quintessence

Though it may appear rather ordinary to the casual reader, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is to me the ________________________ of eloquence.

quintessence

Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that _________ the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc.

extol

Our physical education instructor _____________ the virtues of regular exercise.

extolled

A triple reverse looks mighty impressive on the chalkboard, but I doubt that the play will prove __________________ on the football field.

feasible

Our city needs to develop a ______ plan of action for dealing with storms and other emergencies.

feasible

Some civil engineers believe that someday it may be ____________________ to derive a large part of our energy directly from the sun.

feasible

If, as you claim, you really like raw oysters, why do you make such an eloquent _________________ every time you swallow one?

grimace

It was rude of you to ___________ so obviously when the speaker mispronounced words and made grammatical errors.

grimace

Most people ______________ at the mere sound of a dentists drill.

grimace

The _____________ of the refugee in the photograph reveals the pain of homelessness.

grimace

The nightmare that continues to haunt all thoughtful people is a nuclear __________________ in whcih our civilization might be destoryed.

holocaust

His parents tried to encourage an interest in literature, music, and art, but he seemed ________ to such influences.

impervious

It is best to store flour in a container with a plastic cover that is _______________ to moisture.

impervious

What good is a plastic raincoat that is ______________ to water if it also prevents any body heat from escaping?

impervious

News of famine in various parts of the world has given added __________ to the drive to increase food production.

impetus

The coming of winter gave a new ______________ to the appeals for food and clothing for needy families.

impetus

When I heard you speaking French so fluently, my determination to master that language received a fresh _____________________.

impetus

Carelessness in even minor details may _______________________ the success of a major theatrical production

jeopardize

Experienced mountaineers know that a single mistake can put an entire expedition in serious ______________.

jeopardy

When I realized how bad the brakes of the old car were, I feared that our lives were in ________________.

jeopardy

I knew you would be _____________________ in caring for my plants, but I didnt expect you to water them with a medecine dropper!

meticulous

If you have a full-time job outside the home, you may find it exceedingly difficult to be a __________________ housekeeper.

meticulous

The accountant's records - neat, accurate, and complete in every respect - show that she is a most ____________________ worker.

meticulous

As the old soldier watched the parade, he was suddenly overcome with ____________________ for the youthful years he spent in the army.

nostalgia

Because I was not even born when the Beatles were at the height of their popularity, their albums do not fill me with ___________________.

nostalgia