Although the judge claimed to have fought against corruption, many people believe that he ___ with crooked politicians in order to make himself rich.

The chef watched nervously as the ___ tasted the soup.

After she was told to be quiet, Jennifer became ___ and did not act up in class again.

At the city council meeting, the complaints were ___, but the suggestions were few.

The comment you made about how dirty his house looked was ___ and uncalled for.

The father gave ___ to the boy's story about the fight.

Most famous chefs are graduates of great schools of ___ arts.

Graduation marks the ___ of formal schooling.

In order to join the ___, the recruits had to shave their heads and walk over broken glass.

excessive greed; desire for wealth

to confuse; to perplex

to stop short and refuse to continue; to obstruct

to lie in or be exposed to warmth; to enjoy something pleasant

to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

unyielding; firm in opinion

having to do with farms, farmers, or the use of land

The crowd's ________ encouraged the pop singer to think he was a superstar.

to bypass or go around; to avoid by cleverness

pleased with oneself or one's deeds