"A Retrieved Reformation" Vocab Sentences

Front

A loud noise caused the horses to ___. Their refusal to move slowed him down.

Back

balk

Front

Jimmy has completed the ___ number of months of his prison term.

Back

compulsory

Front

Jimmy will be impossible to capture again. He is the most ___ criminal of the century.

Back

elusive

Front

Only the ___ and world-famous detective Ben Price could ever hope to capture "Dandy" Jimmy Valentine.

Back

eminent

Front

For a master criminal, he behaves ___. Always has a pleasant smile for everyone, even the police.

Back

genially

Front

Prison aims to ___ criminals and prepare them for society, but often fails.

Back

rehabilitate

Front

He received a light sentence for his crimes. The jury found him too charming for a more severe ___.

Back

retribution

Front

He used to ___ down the street, looking carefree like any young man out for a stroll.

Back

saunter

Front

___ by anyone, Jimmy had taken out his tools. By the time the family noticed him, he was ready to drill.

Back

Unperceived

Front

For a year he led a ___ life. Model citizen, obeyed the law.

Back

virtuous