He was furious at the _________ things his ex-girlfriend said about him on social media.

Even if he thought you were wrong, there is no excuse for the _________ names he called you.

This word means discussion, conversation, communication-- especially to communicate with great authority (knowledge about a subject).

The professor gave a lengthy and informative ___________ about his favorite topic.

He tried to follow the politician's lengthy _____________ about the tax plan, but found it very confusing.

This word means a copy, or an echo.

This word can mean the act of copying something.

He could not afford to buy the original artwork, but found a __________________ of it in a poster he could buy.

The infection spread quickly through his body due to the rapid _________________ of the virus.

The jewelry thief was furious when he realized what he thought was a priceless diamond was just an inexpensive _______________________.

One meaning for this word is very thin.

The young man was tall and __________; in fact, he looked like he could use a good meal!

This word means a physical weakness or illness.

He had always been strong and athletic, so he was very frustrated by the increasing __________________ of old age.

After his accident, he was forced to use a walker, but he didn't let his ______________ affect his enjoyment of life.

Given his age and ______________, we were all very concerned when Uncle Al announced that he wanted to join us on our hike.

This word can mean rude, unpleasant, bad tempered, or hostile.

Although the meal was delicious, their restaurant dinner was ruined by the ___________ waiter and his rude comments.

Although he had an excellent education and experience, his _________ attitude during the interview ruined his chances of getting the job.

This word can mean momentous, significant or indicating something else, foreshadowing, like something that shows a warning. Often this word refers to a sign or prediction that something important is going to happen.

The dark threatening and ____________ clouds warned me that our picnic was likely to be ruined.

The long and __________________ book title indicated exactly what the book was about.

This word means very large or great in extent, size, or degree, to the point of causing amazement and wonder.

He ate a _______________ amount of candy, and felt sick for several days.

The __________________ rainfall caused massive flooding throughout the city.

She was a ___________ writer, turning out pages of material in just a few days.

This word refers to something that has been made greater in size or value, larger or more complete.

He ________________ his small income by working extra hours at a second job.

The king's power was ____________ as he conquered additional kingdoms.

This word means begged or pleaded for something, asking over and over.

The toddler __________ her mother for candy every time they went to the grocery store.

This word means a secret plan by a group to do something illegal or harmful.

The soldiers met secretly, planning a _______________ to take over the government.

The students developed a __________ to cheat on the exam, secretly passing around information and answers to each other.

This word means a strong, solid decision to do or not to do something, or the quality of being very determined.

Many people make a ____________ to improve their life some way at New Year's.

Although he made a firm ____________ to stop snacking, he found it very hard to keep.

One meaning for this word is a bold or daring act.

The students were thrilled to hear about the daring ________ of their teacher when he rescued his friend from a shark attack.

His favorite movie was an adventure film about the dangerous ____________ of the brave jungle explorer.

This word refers to something about to happen.

I looked at the dark sky and threatening clouds and knew a bad storm was _____________.

As he approached the edge of the crumbling cliff, I realized he was in ____________ danger.

One meaning for this word is a legal request, where you are trying to get something.

He asked the king to consider his ________ and grant his request.

To reject (turn down) something with scorn (ridicule) or contempt (seeing it as worthless)

She disliked him so much that she didn't hesitate to ________ his invitation to the dance.

This word means to be thrown into confusion, to be very puzzled or mixed up.

Although he thought he had studied hard, he was ____________________ by the long and complex essay questions on the test.

If you are very confused, you could say you are

This word means a rebellion against leaders, like when soldiers or sailors rise up and try to overthrow their commanders.

The soldiers decided to launch a __________ against the cruel commander.

This word means an intention or wish to do evil things, the intention to do something very wrong or illegal.

She claimed that she ran into me by accident, but I knew she actually was motivated by ______________.

This word means a formal speech.

During the professor's lengthy __________________, I had a hard time staying awake.

The politician gave a long ___________ on tax policy, but few of his listeners could understand it.