He stood with his mouth _____ when he learned he won the contest.

hold back

We had to _____ your dog from chasing the deer.

praise

The coach_____ her players for their hard work.

calm

After huge waves yesterday, we are delighted with today’s _____ sea.

hungry

We were so _____ after our long hike that we cleaned out the refrigerator.

repeat

To be sure everyone understood the assignment, Mrs. Madrid _____ the directions several times.

wise saying

Janet lives by the_____ “Honesty is the best policy.”

before

Because he had no _____ arrests, the judge let him off with a stern lecture.

likely

The accident was a ____ excuse for being late to work.

not likely

Her story was so _____ that no one believed it.