In such a rough job market, Brian was thankful to find any work, even if he was just a(n) _____ at first.

Which word means "to respect or worship someone or something"?

The town plans to _____ the former president by naming a street after him.

Which word means "very strict or severe"?

While the traffic laws may appear _____, they are necessary to keep the roads safe.

Which word means "pretending to be better than others on a moral level"?

Maggie is a(n) _____ fraud who pretends to be a do-gooder when she actually only thinks about herself.

Which word means "of everyday events that are normal and not that exciting"?

Emily has an admirable enthusiasm for life, and she attacks even the most _____ of chores with energy and passion.

Which word means "to predict or forecast the future"?

According to legend, there are a number of women who can look at tea leaves and _____ the number of children a woman will have.

Which word means "something that has been said so often that it is not interesting anymore"?

Our coach used every _____ she could think of to make us feel better after our big loss.

Which word means "an excess of confidence" or "having too much pride and personal worth"?

Filled with _____ and believing he was unbeatable, the hare lost the race to the tortoise.

Which word means "proud and unfriendly"?

In order to be a great waitress, you should be humble and friendly and not _____.

Which word means "unnatural" or "fabricated or imagined"?

The people on the reality show speak their lines in such a _____ manner that it sounds as if they are reading from a script.