When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to _____ the crowd.

We need to _____ what it will cost to remodel our kitchen.

In addition to his abilities as a leader, Abraham Lincoln was a man of high literary _____.

Scientists are trained to record their observations with _____ accuracy.

Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge that they sometimes seem _____.

Someone whose offense is deemed by the judge to be _____ may be ordered to perform community service.

The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a _____ air.

The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates _____ on the hall to hear the keynote speaker's address.

Being _____ with a well-known law firm is often an important first step on the way to a successful political career.

In many of the world's cultures, young people are taught to _____ their ancestors.

You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a _____ for all your troubles.

The burglar _____ in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewelry store without attracting the attention of anyone who might be nearby.

Few people will make enough money in their lifetimes to be in a position to _____ a fortune to their heirs.

There are only a _____ number of possible answers to a multiple-choice question.

It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such a(n) _____ skill at playing bridge.

While pretending to be a loyal friend, Iago told Othello _____ lies.

A group of legal scholars held a press conference to present a _____ plea for reform of the state's prison system.

Their _____ attitude toward their servants was extremely offensive.

Medieval lords did everything possible to make their castles _____ fortresses.