The word "status" means a person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige

Reporters asked for a __________________ of the politician's statement so that they could accurately report her position.

My parents enjoy taking a ______________ walk through the park on a Sunday afternoon.

Rheumatic fever, usually a childhood ____________ can cause permanent damage to the heart.

Many groups in the desert live a __________ life, traveling from place to place in search of water and grazing land.

The committee's __________________ approach to the problem was taking more time and money than the school board could afford.

(n.) a search, hunt; (v.) to search, seek, ask

(adj.) by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular

(v.) to make stronger with new materials or support

(n.) a boaster; (adj.) boastful in a loud, annoying way

We found a _________ of canned food hidden under the stairs in the cellar.

The doctor was _________ over the loss of his patient and dear friend.

The senator's aide lost his job when he was caught trying to ________ campaign funds.

The survivor told a _______________ story about the shipwreck and the days she spent alone on the island.

For many years after the Civil War, the South remained a society in ___________.

Some actors choose to live in _____________ away from the prying eyes of journalists.

Listening to the ______ of that radio personality makes me want to give up on talk shows.

Mom continued to hope that her upstart brother would _______ with age and experience.

The twins often become ________ after a eating large meal at their grandmother's house.