English unit 5 sentences
unfeigned
the novelist won high praise for her ability to portray the ____ emotions of children
plod
after the blizzard, we had to ____ through deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores
embark
Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to ____ on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East
discrepancy
____ in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial
indomitable
all who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her ____ courage in the face of grave danger
dearth
an employer may complain of a ____ of qualified applicants for available jobs
temerity
few of his subordinates had the ____ to answer the general back
chivalrous
in today's busy world, where people are often heedless of others, a ____ act us admired by all
diffident
many a ____ suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival
clemency
many judges are willing to show ____ to first offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing
altruistic
most people support ____ programs to help the less fortunate of this world
truculent
people with ____ dispositions can make life miserable for those who have to work with them
infallible
some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them ____ judges of the quality of an artist's work
virulent
the First Amendment protects the right of free speech for everyone, even those with ____ views that are repugnant to most people
pungent
the kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with the ____ aroma of onion soup
repose
the mortal remains of thousands who fell in America's wars ____ in Arlington National Cemetery
remiss
when I am ____ in doing daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up
benefactor
without the help of many ____, most charities would be unable to carry out their work
assent
workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force management to ____ to their demands
facile
writing is a ____ process for some authors but a laborious task for others
