Your opinion of the movie will probably __________ from good to bad until you have more time to think about it.

The book is simply a __________ to the candidate; it lists his achievements, but not his

failures.

Painting requires patience and consistency; you cannot simply __________ the wood with a

paint-laden brush.

My father lives by the __________, “Waste not, want not.”

The captain’s __________ manner during the storm reassured the worried sailors.

The fear in the room was so __________ that Tim thought he could taste it.

The lifeguard __________ the children for swimming beyond the buoys.

You can delete the third sentence because it is unnecessary.

Don’t become too lax in your studies, or you’ll fail.

Heatstroke can be a lethal __________ if not treated.

The bailiff __________ the noisy courtroom spectators.

While the campers were canoeing on the lake, bears raided their __________.

The tourists tried to avoid the __________ sitting in front of the gift shop.

The parka has an __________ layer that keeps you dry.