LOTF #2

Our first clue that he was sick was his ____________________________ complexion: no one could be so pale and be entirely well.

• pliant

• uncompromising

• pallid

• unheeded

We tried to keep the tree in the front yard alive, but our efforts were in __________________________; eventually, it succumbed to disease and we had to have it removed.

• mortification

• hiatus

• vain

• bastion

We entered the party to discover a ____________________________ display of mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres had been prepared for our enjoyment before dinner.

• lavish

• pliant

• furtive

• poised

The lifeguard saw me ________________________________ about in the water and thought I was drowning when really I was just swatting some annoying horseflies.

• smirking

• immured

• heeding

• flailing

Ermatrude's ______________________________________ behavior of late suggests that she is up to no good.

• uncompromising

• furtive

• obscure

• unheeded