To suppress or subdue by putting an end to

Characterized by the giving in to the wishes of someone

Clear-cut and defined; Cutting deeply and quickly

A settled, long-standing habit; Firmly established

Not able to be removed or erased

Not relevant or applicable

Sharp or harsh to the taste or smell; Extremely stinging or bitter in manner

Part of or happening in the night

To ponder or meditate on; To chew the cud

Some people are so completely wrapped up in their own concerns that they often seem to be ______________ about the feelings of others.

Their behavior was so rude and offensive that I had no ________________ about telling them to leave the house.

Abraham Lincoln’s plan for reconstruction simply had the former rebels ________________ allegiance to the Confederacy and vow to support the Union.

Although the disease had been __________________ for several years, the doctors warned her that its symptoms could appear again at any time.

There was no _________________ evidence of his sincerity, but somehow we were confident that he would do all he could to help us.

The old _______________ “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is based on the principle that old dogs and people do not learn as well as the young.

Taking third place in the hundred-meter dash in the intramural track meet left me satisfied but scarcely ______________.

The major powers intervened to prevent the brushfire war from engulfing the entire region in a full-scale ___________________ .

Millions of Americans were thrilled as they witnessed on TV the simple but __________________ ceremony of the presidential inauguration.

In these days of presidential primaries, candidates can no longer be chosen at __________________ meetings of a few powerful politicians.