English II Vocabulary set 1

____________ foods like dairy, meats, and eggs should be storedat temperatures between 33 and 38 degrees Fahreheit to ensure they do not spoil.

The local Chamber of Commerce felt that the best way to strengthen the town's economy was to make sure residents were _________ local business as much as possible, rather than spending money at businesses in other areas.

The defendant expected security camera footage to ___________ him of all charges during trial, as it clearly showed someone else committing the robbery.

All the poll numbers showed Pressy McPresident with a huge lead over the other candidates going into the final stages of the campaign, so he was ____________ about his chances of winning the office.

Although engineers wrestled with th e traffic problems for years, there remained no ___________ solution for Baton Rouge's transportation issues, given the limited resources available and restrictions put on them by government and business interests.

Robin had the ____________ to show up at the wedding reception and destory the cake after being told he was not invited.

Though the new boss did not say so directly, it was ___________ in his manner and tone that anyone who disagreed with him would experience some "payback" on the job.

The movie was banned in ten countries on the grounds that many of the scenes were too _____________ to be shown to any audiences. Theaters that did show the film had to deal with audience reactions that included fainting and vomiting.

Offering students an opportunity to do test corrections is a common way teachers ____________ failing grades on a particular test or assignment. This strategy allows students to improve their skill set as well as thier grade.

College students should be ____________ of credit card offers that promise lots of benefits and only a few payments. These offers are always to good to be true, and bad credit can negatively impact a persons future.