19B Sub

In order to solve this problem, he first tried a ______

solution, one that appeared to be only slightly related to the problem.

The president was willing to _______ a treaty with the country, but the formal approval would take place only after many conditions were met.

While some young people often appear to be fools, older men use their wisdom and gain a reputation for being____

The _____ man was dressed in rags and covered with dirt and filth.

The harsh words were likely to ______ a fight between the two boys; they were both ready to throw themselves into battle.

The dinner party was served the most _______ desert; nothing could have been more pleasing to the taste.

Jim was told to cut the wood so that it would______, decreasing from width of four inches to a width of two inches.

Some say the live oak is ________ only to Texas, but it is actually native to the entire Southwest.

The man was able to ______ the blow that might have knocked him unconscious; fortunately he was able to avoid the strike.

This city now has one more ________: the number of these homeless people is growing by leaps and bounds.