Vocab - Level A - Unit 5 - Completing the Sentence and Example Sentences
fray
A faucet that drips continuously can _________ anyone's nerve.
numb
After the dentist gave me an injection of novocaine, the whole side of my jaw and face turned __________.
duration
Although the rain was heavy, it was of such short __________ that it didn't interfere with our plans.
acute
Anyone who has never had a sprained ankle will find it hard to imagine how __________ the pain is.
tarry
Because I __________ at the book fair, I was ten minutes late for my piano lesson.
bungled
Because of our inexperience and haste, we __________ the little repair job so badly that it became necessary to replace the entire motor.
blustering
By __________ in a loud, confident voice, he tried to convince us that he had nothing to do with the accident.
bluster
Dad's manner is all _______, but beneath it all, he's really a kind-hearted person
pacify
Do you think it is a good idea to try to __________ the weeping child by giving her a lollipop?
duration
Even though the story was hard to follow, my friends decided to stay for the __________ of the opera.
smug
His __________ expression showed how highly he valued his own opinions and scorned the views of others.
eerie
I had a(n) __________ feeling that we were being followed and that something bad might happen.
bungle
If we ____________ this project, we may never get another chance to prove ourselves as a worthy team.
eerie
It is a lot of fun to tell _____________ ghost stories around a campfire
inhabitants
It is true that the __________of Maine are often called "Mainiacs"?
fidelity
No one can question her complete __________ to basic American ideas and ideals.
facet
One important ___________________ of problem solving is to recognize when a solution makes no sense.
acute
One who is an _________ observer of human nature may notice subtle changes in people's behavior.
setback
Our team suffered a tough __________ when our best player was hurt in the first few minutes of play.
commentary
Out spirtual leader gave us helpful ____________ on the true meaning of the Ten Commandments
remorse
Since the convicted felon had shown no __________ for his crimes, the judge sentenced him to the maximum prison term allowed.
headstrong
Some children are as docile as sheep; others are as __________ as mules.
refute
The accused person must be given every chance to __________ the charges against him or her.
commentary
The newscaster on my favorite TV program not only tells that facts of the news but also offers a(n) __________ that helps us to understand it.
synopsis
The program contained a(n) __________ of the opera, so we were able to follow the action even though the singing was in Italian.
facets
Warmth and understanding are two outstanding __________ of her memorable personality.
ravenous
We had eaten only a light breakfast before hiking for hours in the crisp mountain air, so you can imagine how __________ we were by lunchtime.
fray
When my two sisters began their bitter quarrel, only Mother had enough nerve to enter the __________ and tell them to stop.
bluster
When we saw harsh winds ___________ around our tent, we decided to change our plans for the weekend
setback
a broken toe can be a major _________________ for a skater who hopes to qualify for the olympics.
refute
after analyzing the situation, i now know a foolproof way to _________________the original claim
fray
after the two loudest students began arguing, the whole class jumped into the ___________________ .
inhabitant
although she enjoys traveling to exotic places, she's a lifelong ___________________ of this small town.
numb
bitter cold may leave your toes ___________________ so try to wear woolen socks.
headstrong
even the most patient caregiver may feel challenged when faced with a ___________________ child.
ravenous
exercising vigorously for several hours gives me a _________________ appetite.
tarry
he will be tempted to _________________ longer if her thinks that this might be their last visit together
smug
just because he got the lead in the school play doesn't justify his irritating air of _________________ superiority..
fidelity
the ___________________ of scratchy old records can't match the clarity of cd's or dvd's
pacify
the factory owners hope to _________________ the angry protesters with promises of higher wages and shorter working hours.
synopsis
the teacher's guide gives a _________________ of the plot of each story in the collection..
numb
this injection will ________________ the area so that the doctor can stitch the cut painlessly
remorse
when the driver realized what a terrible accident he had caused,he was overcome with _________________.
