Context Clues

Front

The long journey across the desert took a(n) _____ on the men.

Back

toll

Front

Malia became ______________ and frowned quietly for the rest of the day.

Back

sullen

Front

She's been unable to ______ much sympathy from the public.

Back

elicit

Front

Prince Sheikh Khalifa's reign started in 2004.

Back

reign

Front

The editor helped to _________ my paper into three pages.

Back

compress

Front

The scientist was a genius but his colleagues were ________.

Back

inept

Front

I will never __________ my country no matter what.

Back

forsake

Front

The UN publicly _________ the tyrant as leader.

Back

denounce

Front

If troops _____________ their fort, the rebel forces may surrender.

Back

besiege

Front

Winter apparel should be warm and cozy.

Back

apparel