Many college students wish to study __________ in order to familiarize themselves with another culture and sometimes another language.

• abroad

• colossal

• aloft

• apparel

With such a __________ schedule, Mary did not know when she would find the time to do her homework.

• diligent

• lofty

• continuous

• hectic

The __________ of the mountain was rugged and dangerous.

• boycott

• factor

• terrain

• peninsula

The __________ of the fur coat company was so successful that the company was forced out of business.

• boycott

• inflation

• detainment

• territory

When the driver was __________ for driving too fast, he quickly lost his patience and shouted at the policemen.

• detained

• extended

• fatigued

• inhibited

After the dog had broken into the neighbor's chicken pen, the Martins were warned to __________ their dog.

• diminish

• inspire

• restrain

• scale

After media attention lessened the importance that many attached to the cause, the organization was forced to __________ back their spending and adjust their budget.

• trace

• detain

• diminish

• scale

The generous man __________ on paying for the family's dinner, even though they felt awkward accepting his charity.

• factored

• insisted

• inspired

• engrossed

Sitting __________ the tree, the falcon scanned the surrounding area for its next meal.

• engrossed

• abroad

• hectic

• aloft

Benny felt that his parents were trying to __________ his creativity by not allowing him to build Lego castles in the living room.

• boycott

• moor

• stifle

• detain