a superabundance of something

to bypass

to make amends

After cheating on my girlfriend, she said there was nothing I could do to __________ for my actions despite how sorry I was.

Michigan voters _____________ (ed) lawmakers by passing proposition 2 in the last election.

Instead of a final exam, our teacher offered us a ____________ of options for a final project.

Archeologists have been trying to determine the meanings of the __________ cave drawings for years.

entirely without; lacking

showing a lack of interest

a pattern that serves as a model or example

a (male) leader of a family or tribe

full or supplied to the utmost

The seat at the head of the table is always saved for the _______ of the family.

After the terrorist attack, the government created a new ______ for domestic security.

Since our cheerleaders appeared ________ and tired during the competition, they came in last at the event.

Nobody laughed because your jokes are ________ of humor.

History is _______ with examples of the dangers of war.

a long story, often telling the history of a family

My jaunt to the store became quite a ________ when I witnessed a hostage situation unfold at the gas station across the street.

A vague feeling of bodily discomfort

a desire or intention to harm others or see them suffer

a model or pattern of excellence

to soothe; to pacify or relieve by giving into

bitter conflict; quarrel; fight

a timely benefit; a blessing

a light, good-natured satire

bold, shameless

secret, hidden, concealed

a dilemma; any problem or puzzle

After Justin broke up with his girlfriend, he had quite a ____________ about whether he should return her stuff or keep it.

The president ordered a _________ military action in order to not alarm potential adversaries.

Rob's __________ presumption that he would be elected class president because of his good looks was proven wrong when the votes were counted.

People who achieve celebrity status of any kind should not be surprised to be _________(ed) in the media that makes fun of some aspect of their lives.

Ricky's kick-butt essay was a real _________ to his grade in english class.

Our country today is dealing with a great deal of ________ between political parties.

Because my sister is so loud and obnoxious, my parents will often try to _________ her when she gets upset.

When talking to the class, the teacher described John’s essay as a __________ of effective writing.

I could tell from her angry tone that she had a lot of _________ in her heart towards me.

Many citizens who live near the contaminated lake are complaining of a ________ that keeps them bedridden.