to drink something

to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to become less brilliant or powerful

to regard something bad or blameworthy as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless

to slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something

dull, boring, or ordinary

a short, amusing account of something that has happened

marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals

an awkward, complex, or bad situation

serving no useful purpose

exhibiting great abundance

someone who is very serious, unhappy, quiet

After 26.2 miles, all Nick wanted to do was __________ a glass of water.

Even though Mike had gotten the toy he always wanted, his interest in it __________(d) in just a few days.

Shari was so determined to succeed, that nothing would __________ her from the prize.

Normally a do-it-himselfer, Drake asked Dora to ___________ him and help by opening the door.

Todd's parents said they did not _________ his behavior, but there was nothing said against it at home.

Teri thought her life was __________until she met the old Lady who lived in a shoe her whole life and never vacationed.

Max entertained the crowd with __________(s) about his life as a circus clown.

After Anabelle's alligator got to be about six feet long, she realized the __________ thing to do was let him live on an alligator farm.

Alex found himself in a bit if a __________ when he poked both the bear and the lion.

When Marlin considered how large the ocean was, he thought it might be __________to try and find Nemo.

Marley became __________ whenever he thought about how the movie ended so sadly for him.

The student offered __________thanks to teacher for giving so many second chances.