(n) The total or partial hiding of one heavenly body by another. (v) To do or be better than; to outshine.

Since the settlers were part of a slow-moving wagon train, it took them months to travel across the _____ of the plains.

(n) A wide, open area or surface; a stretch.

Since the students want to impress their teacher, they _____ perfect behavior in their class.

(v) To show in public. (n) An item or collection of items in a public show.

Because of the water leak, a _____ stream sprayed out of the ground for several hours.

(adj) Going on without stopping.

Traveling to Africa was an _____ experience that most Westerners never get to undertake.

(adj) Hard or impossible to believe.

Linda can not _____ peace of mind until she finds her missing dog.

(v) 1. To reach; to arrive at; 2. To achieve.

Surviving brain cancer is Mark’s biggest _____ in life.

(n) 1. A noteworthy success; 2. The joy that winning brings. (v) To win.

Gold was the most valuable _____ found in the land, but silver and quartz were found there as well.

(n) 1. A supply that can be used when there is a need; 2. Skill in dealing with difficult situations.

Kate’s _____ hairstyle captured everyone’s attention.

(adj) The only one of its kind.

A special congratulatory _____ was held in honor of the college graduates.

(n) A formal event held in honor of a special occasion.

Rick spent nearly a year’s salary on the _____ engagement ring.

(adj) Spending, costing, or using more than is required.

The vitamin was added as a _____ to her diet to improve her blood circulation.

(n) Something added to make up for something missing. (v) To add to.

The store owner was unprepared for the _____ of consumers who rushed into his store.

(n) A large group or crowd, especially one on the move.

The actress gave such a _____ performance that it was hard to believe she wasn’t the actual character from the book.

(adj) 1. Closely resembling real life; 2. Aware of things as they are; practical.

The National Weather Service’s main job is to track dangerous weather patterns and _____ their routes.

(v) 1. To look forward to; to expect; 2. To be aware of and to provide for beforehand.

Free and peaceful societies _____ best when government is transparent and open.

(v) To serve a purpose. (n) 1. The special purpose something is used for; 2. An important ceremony or gathering.

One of Jesse’s favorite _____ activities is swimming.

(n) Free time not taken up with work.

When I visit New York City, I am always captivated by the _____ of the night skyline.

(n) Magnificence; brilliance of appearance.

The high school prom required formal _____, but no one was allowed to rent a limousine.

(n) Clothes, especially fine and expensive clothes. (v) To dress up or be dressed up.

We cannot figure out why Ben spends so much money on _____, when no one ever sees him wearing anything other than an old pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

(n) The things that are worn by a person; clothing.

The art gallery contained some of the most _____ paintings revered by collectors.

(adj) Of the highest quality; grand; splendid.

The sounds appear to _____ from my noisy neighbor’s house.

(v) To bring or come into being.

The procrastinating students requested for the professor to _____ the deadline for the essay.

(v) 1. To reach out; 2. To offer; 3. To make longer; 4. To stretch or spread outward from a certain point.

Miriam has a _____ dream of turning her one cupcake store into a thriving franchise.

(adj) 1. Very tall or high; 2. Noble in feeling or ideals; 3. Showing a too-proud or superior attitude.

(adj) More than enough; plentiful.

(n) A fond or tender feeling.

(adv) Up in the air, especially in flight.

(n) A rough, noisy fight. (v) To fight noisily.

(adj) 1. Not planned; 2. Not regular; occasional; 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable.

(n) Filth; misery.

(v) 1. To make or become liquid; 2. To bring or to come to an end.

(v) To escape by being quick or clever.

(v) To be wrong or to do wrong.

(v) 1. To give along with others who are giving; 2. To have a part in bringing about.

(v) To grasp or hold tightly. (n) 1. A strong grasp or hold; 2. Something, such as a hook or fastener, that holds two parts together

(n) One that is held prisoner. (adj) Unable to escape or get away.

(adj) Calm; peaceful.

(v) 1. To come into view; to appear; 2. To become known.

(v) To replace one thing or person for another. (n) Something or someone that replaces another. (adj) Acting in place of someone or something else.

(adj) Careful in spending or using something.

(adj) 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion; 2. Lacking in skill or ability.

(v) To write, print, or etch into as a permanent record.

(v) To unite into a whole; especially to end the separation of people of different races.

(n) Danger.

(n) A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily.

(v) To be slow in leaving or going away.

(adj) Of low to medium quality; barely passable.

(n) Danger; something that is dangerous.

(v) To keep separate or apart.

(adj) Able to do many different things or to be used in many different ways.