My boss asked me to fire the _____on my team who is not as productive as everyone else.

Which word means "to avoid something or someone"?

The cruise ship was too big to _____ the iceberg and avoid a collision.

Which word means "an official acknowledgment of loyalty"?

The soldier maintained his _____ to his country even when he was being tortured by the enemy.

Which word means "to spoil or damage something, like a disease"?

Some people believe social media will _______ our society because it destroys our ability to have face-to-face communication with others.

Which word means "to satisfy or make happy"?

Only a guilty verdict for the criminal would _____ the murder victim's relatives.

What word means "a funeral or burial rite"?

The second day after his ______ , the king's body was laid in a tomb of stone and his banner hung over him

Which word means "a person, animal, or plant that lives in or often is found in a particular place or region"?

Even though Juan is a(n) _____ of Spain, he frequently travels to the United States for business.

Which word means "tempting or attractive"?

The diamond called out to the thief, a(n) _____ display that was hard to ignore.

Which word means "not being used"?

The beautiful park you see today is a result of young school children planting seeds in a(n) _____ field twenty years ago.

Which word means "something done or said in order to gain a benefit or advantage"?

Each time the prosecutor thought he had won the jury over, the defense team used a(n) _____ to have evidence thrown out of court.