Working six jobs helped to ______ Freddy's savings account, but working so many hours per week reduces his social time.

We could tell that the science teacher was a former frill sergeant; he always referred to organizing the class for an experiment as "_________ the troops."

Even though the little girl was frightened of the tornado, she had the ________ to get herself and her younger brother into the safest area of their home.

Since Jason wanted to start a fight, he loudly voiced a ______ about the boy who had taken his position on the team.

Under the ______ of a police officer, the crook walked into the bank and easily robbed the tellers.

Because I was so trusting, I did not realize the _______ man was using me to get information about the bank where I worked.

Although the Governor received a(n) _______ that the First Lady might be passing through the state, he was surprised when she actually visited the capitol building.

If you do not understand the instructions for an assignment the first time they are given, ask your teacher to ______ them.

Since I am unsure of my availability for tomorrow, I will set a ________ meeting time with you right now and then confirm later this evening.

In order to support her points, the student quoted ______ a short passage from her source.

Because Leonard is _______ at mental calculations, he is able to effortlessly solve complicated math problems.

The first committee meeting had been decidedly hostile, and the chairperson was determined that this time everything would be _______.

For those who are ______ to spaghetti, you also have the meal choice of baked chicken with roasted potatoes.

Because the pharmacy is closed, Jack is unable to get his medicine and is becoming increasingly ________.

John is a very _______ person and is willing to lend a helping hand at anytime for his community outreach program.

While researchers had made a ______ analysis of the side effects of the new formula, they decided that more information was needed before they proposed its acceptance to the FDA.

Because Helen and Gina were jealous of their sister’s good fortune, they did not ______ her when she won the academic scholarship.

Studying your vocabulary words, completing your grammar practice, and reviewing your literature study guide in one night is not ________.

Although Jenna said her ankle was fine, the ______ on her face told us her injury was serious.

Jane’s love of shopping seems to have made her brain ______ to the idea of saving money.

While my daughter normally hates to do her chores, her desire to earn extra money for a cellphone has become her ________ to be more helpful around the house.

Putting off studying for your midterm could put your grade in _______.

Although Haley proofread her essay ________, she still missed several comma errors.

Spending so many hours studying for midterms has led to feelings of _______ for her stress-free elementary school days.

Some opera lovers believe that Placido Domingo has a voice so pure that it is the ______ of operatic tenor sounds.

If Eliza does not continue her physical therapy, her leg muscles will _______ to a weakened state.

If you do not ______ your credit card statement each month, you may find yourself paying for charges you did not incur.

Based on Jared's ______ response, he obviously did not like the Christmas present I gave him.

After my _______ and I talked about our problems, we decided we wanted to be friends instead of enemies.

The crooked delivery guy hoped his ________ of overcharging customers would go unnoticed by his supervisors.

Because police officers must be fearless, _______ people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.

So that we could hone our cooking skills, we decided to attend a(n) _______ class.

According to the author, the purpose of the novel is to _______ readers and leave them with happy thoughts.

Since the price difference between the generic item and the brand item is ________, I will buy the brand product.

By not getting your pets neutered or spayed, you are only serving to _______ animal overpopulation.

The university is taking ______ actions against the football player who failed his drug test.

The company hopes to _______ the victim’s injury by paying out a million dollar settlement.

As a teacher, I am looking forward to my _______ over Christmas break.

Unimpressed by _____ matters, my father yawned when my boyfriend started to talk about the price of his expensive suit.

Because the elves were _____ in their toy making, Santa did not have enough gifts to fill his sleigh.

The Opera Guild is _______ with the opera company, a connection that is a welcome source of publicity and fundraising.

In Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall," the speaker claims that walls do not ______ neighbors; on the contrary, they make good neighbors.

In order to ______ which applicant was most qualified for the position, the hiring manager spent a long time reviewing the resumes

For Fiona, one of the proudest achievements of her life was the ______ of her medical degree.

Nobody was shocked when the strange old lady decided to _______ her fortune to her cat.

Almost every road in America will eventually ______ with another road at an intersection somewhere, creating a complex network of road for everyone to use.

Having set the world record for fastest mile time, the man received the ______ of his fellow runners.

Because we had a(n) ______ amount of gas, we had to shut off the generator during the day.

Leah knew she was in danger when she saw the _______ look on the man's face.

The party host wore a fake smile and acted _______ about his event's low turnout.

Without an ________ narrator, the reader is intentionally left in the dark about the motivation of the antagonist until the very end of the story.

If you believe money is the _______ for all of your problems, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash.

Because Shannon is a _______ editor, she never misses errors when she proofreads a document.

When the criminal surveyed the jewelry store, he tried to ______ around the neighborhood without being noticed.

Because of the crook’s ______ resemblance to my father, he was able to use the stolen identification and credit cards without anyone becoming suspicious.

To a veteran, the destruction of his country’s flag is much more than a _______ offense that can be easily excused.

Larry's _______ decision to donate his lottery winnings to the orphanage changed the lives of hundreds of children.

After Sadie read over her teacher’s comments, she could only _______ she had not spent enough time on her research paper.

Without aid from a kind ________ , I would never have had the money to start my own restaurant.

In a _______ gesture, the police detective gave the grieving widow his handkerchief.

Because she was dying of a terminal illness, the death row inmate received _______ and got to spend her last few days with her family.

While you can find a house quite cheaply in the suburbs, there is a(n) _______ of affordable housing in the city.

Even though everyone told her she was beautiful, the _______ actress still believed she was ugly.

Mallory is looking forward to starting college and ________ on a new phase of her life.

While you may think you are ________, you make mistakes just like everyone else!

Rachel lost her balance as she attempted to ______ through the heavy snow.

When the ______ smell of rotten eggs filled the house, I held my nose.

Anyone who’s ever been through a hurricane will tell you that the eye may indicate a sense of ______, but don’t be fooled by this deceptive signal.

Even though the mayor’s advisors were against his budget proposal, none of them had the ______ to admit it to him.

As a teenager, Miranda was a(n) _______ girl who often got suspended from school for fighting.

Harry's ________ shock when he entered the room indicated that he had known nothing about his surprise party.

Before vaccines became widespread, many people died from _______ diseases that quickly spread from one city to another.

Because Jack wants to make his wife happy on their anniversary, he will ______ to wear a tuxedo for their dinner date.

According to the real estate agent, the mansion, the guest house, and the stables _______ the entire property.

The _______ carpenter was able to take a few old boards and turn them into a beautiful bookshelf.

Our church is doing everything it can to help the _______ families in our community find food and shelter.

Since the tournament's rules were ________, there is no excuse for the athlete’s actions.

As Helen walked in her wet clothes, she realized there had never been a more ______ day to forget her umbrella.

In the horror movie, the stupid teenagers ignore the _______ warnings and go inside the mysterious house on the hill.

Although Liza was distraught during her father’s funeral, she later found ______ by looking at the family photo album.

When Sophia won the lottery, she purchased a ______ home in an exclusive gated community.

Play-Doh is _____ and easy for young kids to mold into many different shapes.

When the politician was revealed to be a ______ woman who took bribes from lobbyists, she was quickly removed from office.