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