To keep my self-respect, I must stand __________________ before the authorities and tell them the truth as I see it.

After the formal dinner was over, we ________________ to the den in order to continue our conversation in a more relaxed atmosphere.

As soon as I entered that charming little cottage, I noticed that everything in it was neat and _________________.

At one point in our fencing match, my opponent unexpectedly _________________ to the left and threw me completely off guard.

Instead of all those long, flowery passages, why don’t you try to write more in the _________________ and direct style of a good newspaper reporter?

I can understand how poor people sometimes feel ________________ by the wealth and luxuries they see displayed on TV programs.

His behavior is so _________________ that we never know what to expect from him.

When I first noticed how _________________ my roommate’s handwriting was, I suggested that he sign up immediately for a course in penmanship.

I would be unwilling to vote for the ______________ of club members just because they are behind in their duties.

Synonym for alien

Synonym for compensate

Synonym for subjugate

Synonym for erratic

Synonym for feinted

Synonym for fodder

Antonym for comely

Antonym for mediocre

Antonym for tantalize

Over the years I’ve noticed one thing about rumors: Where the facts are few, fictions _________________.

“No,” she said, “I won’t ________________ your ears by repeating those mean and nasty rumors.”

All great athletes should know that the same fans who are cheering them today may be _______________ them tomorrow.