Jerry is a great chef, but he does not have the business _____________________ to make the restaurant successful.

Lucy’s mom continues to _____________________ television shows that include foul language by fast-forwarding through those scenes.

Shane wrote a(n) _______________________ for his girlfriend on their anniversary, but she broke up with him before he could sing it to her.

The movie based on Dr. Seuss’s book The Lorax was thought to be too ___________________ by many people who were not interested in the lesson about the destruction of the environment.

Julie gave her mom a(n) ______________________ Christmas ornament that changed colors when the tree lights reflected off of it.

Karen is a(n) _____________________ in her department, always trying new things and speaking out against traditional teaching methods.

Be sure to make clear, _____________________ points during your speech so that your audience understands why the topic is so important and your ideas stand out.

Someone who is too concerned with literal accuracy or makes a big display of knowing obscure facts and details is said to be ___________________.

Commission sales often contributes to a workplace climate of competition and prevents the development of ____________________ relationships among employees.

The ___________________ Ellie felt when she locked her keys in her car quickly dissipated when she realized that she had put them in her purse.

The word _____________________ comes from a Latin word meaning “a point,” or “sting.”

The word _____________________ stems from Greek words meaning “image” and “breaker.”

As Marcus debated which car to buy, he realized price was the most ______________________ factor in her decision.

Even though my parents drive me crazy, I know they think they are being helpful by giving me ______________________ lectures as advice.