After working an exhausting 24-hour shift at the ER, she was so tired and _____ that she burst into tears.

(v) to reach above or beyond in any direction; to go beyond the limit of

(v) to appear much more prominent or important than something or someone

Sometimes the famous actress will dress incognito so she can be a _____ and go unnoticed at the mall.

(adj) Excessively confident, arrogant, presumptuous, conceited

(adj) Confused; puzzled; to have been rendered utterly perplexed

Companies that ____ themselves frequently encounter serious debt when their speculations prove untrue.

(adj) in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger

(adj) reluctant to give out information or show one's opinion

His _____ manner made him numerous enemies, and he made even his friend uncomfortable with his imperious commands.

(n) a person or thing with no special or interesting qualities; an unimportant person or thing

(n) a conclusion or reply that does not logically follow from the previous statement

Young adults tend to be ____ and egocentric; they are quite sure that they have the world all figured out and need no input from their elders.

Although I was exceedingly angry, I tried to compose my features to portray ____; I didn't want her to see how her words affected me.

The politician's excuse for his lies was a ___ that had nothing to do with the facts.

(adj) domineering; bossy; inclined to dictate

(n) state of calm and relaxation without anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm; indifference

Above; more than usual; too much

When the politician was questioned about his position on a tough issue, he appeared _____ and took a long time to respond to the reporter.

Her interest in politics began to _____ her desire to be a poet when she took a political science course while pursuing her English degree.

The real estate agent was disappointed when the couple seemed _____ about buying the house.