With a fiery tone in his booming voice, the pastor began to _____ his frightening sermon in front his shocked church members.

Which word means "to cause to be strongly influenced by a quality or emotion"?

Before the final exam, the teacher gave her students an encouraging talk to _____ them with confidence.

Which word means "to quickly consume a beverage"?

When the thirsty sailors were on leave, they would _____ as much fresh milk as they could hold.

Which word means "to be envious of what one feels another does not deserve"?

Although Alan has been at the company longer than Kurt, he supports his coworker and does not _____ his promotion.

Which word means "sticky or gooey"?

Sneaking a bite of the _____ rice from the big pot, the little girl savored its sweet and sticky flavor.

Which word means "an obvious error or mistake"?

Because you are human, you are bound to make a(n) _____ every now and then.

Which word means "an individual with a huge passion for books"?

My father is a(n) _____ who can easily spend hours in a bookstore.

Which word means "the act of giving opportunities to others simply because of a personal relationship"?

She was accused of _____ when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.

Which word means "an official who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules" or "a person of position and influence"?

The strict _____ the Division of Motor Vehicles refused to let me renew my driver's license without all of the required forms.

Which word means "a feeling of strong dislike or opposition"?

Because the robber stole from me to feed his family, I feel more pity for him than I do _____.