Hopes and Wishes

When I was young, I would _______ to be a famous actress.

• persevere

• aspire

• covet

• tantalize

I am not surprised my jealous sister has started to _______ my boyfriend.

• aspire

• tantalize

• wary

• covet

Their exotic vacations inspired _______ in their friends.

• wary

• envy

• inclination

• willful

My first ________ was to say no, but I finally decided to do what she asked.

• inclination

• wary

• envy

• reluctant

Even though he was tired, he ________ and finished the race.

• inclined

• envied

• coveted

• persevered

I was having such a good time I was ________ to leave.

• envious

• wistful

• willful

• reluctant

In an attempt to ________ me, my personal trainer offered a piece of cake as an incentive for me to finish my three miles on the treadmill.

• persevere

• tantalize

• incline

• aspire

His smile instantly faded and a _______ expression took its place.

• willful

• wistful

• wary

• tantalizing

The ______ man continued to chase after the happily married woman no matter how many times she rejected him.

• willful

• envious

• coveting

• reluctant

I became ______ when I saw my ex-boyfriend with his new love.

• aspiring

• willful

• wistful

• perseverant