Tuesdays with Morrie Ch. 16-end Vocabulary Sentence Practice

Now that my daughter’s _______ interest in ballet has passed, I no longer have to drive her to dance lessons.

• dogged

• fleeting

• innate

• stoic

My _________ uncle showed no emotion at his wife’s funeral.

• dogged

• fleeting

• innate

• stoic

The prosecutor’s ________ pursuit of justice led to the criminal’s conviction.

• dogged

• fleeting

• innate

• stoic

Unlike both of her sisters who adore children, Elise does not have an _______ desire to raise a family.

• dogged

• fleeting

• innate

• stoic

The _____ between the two brothers started when they fell in love with the same girl.

• revel

• yearn

• dwindle

• strife

During the wedding reception, the happy couple appeared to _____ in their new marital status.

• revel

• yearn

• dwindle

• strife

Because Amelia and Danny made a promise to each other that they would never let their romance _______, they plan a date night every week.

• revel

• yearn

• dwindle

• strife

When my sister was pregnant, all she did was ______ for chocolate ice cream and French fries.

• revel

• yearn

• dwindle

• strife

Cara repeats her _____ about making each day great before getting out of bed every morning.

• mantra

• dogged

• withered

• innate

The _______ plants needed to be watered badly.

• mantra

• dogged

• withered

• innate