The boy's parents thought it best that he take a ____________ from his excessive video game playing.

This word means overused, unoriginal, and trite.

Due to the _______________ testimony from the witness, the judge asked that the defendant's children remain in the hallway.

Choose the word that describes a gap, opening, break, or pause.

When my mother wouldn't listen to an opposing viewpoint, I accused her of having a _______________ and antiquated mindset.

Although teens often indulge in using swear words, this is not necessarily a sign of ___________________ of the younger generation.

This word describes a moral or cultural decline.

This word not only describes an outlaying area, but also a narrow-minded point of view.

This word means to rise above or beyond; exceed

The judge gave ____________ to the criminal for breaking the law.

Lurid means...

_____________ is often used in comedy and advertising.

Use this word to describe shade cast by trees; resentment; offense; an overshadowing of power or influence.

This word describes someone who trying too hard to give an impression of sincerity.

The music on his headphones allowed him to _________________ the petty bickering on the school bus.

This word means to negotiate on someone else's behalf or serve as a mediator in a disagreement.

The insurance salesperson seemed to genuinely want to help us; she didn't seem ________________ at all.

Eventually the phrase became so __________________ that even the kids stopped using it.

The young man asked his uncle to ______________ on his behalf when making an offer on the used vehicle.