agreeable

to examine closely

stupid

to have ambitious hopes or plans

a way of doing something

very cowardly

to make easier

an irrational distrust or suspicion of others

cut short

To ________________________ the inmate’s tendency to fight, the warden is placing him in isolation.

Jake kept his money under his mattress because of his ________________________ about crooked bankers.

As a real estate agent, my mother often helps _______________________ deals between property sellers and buyers.

Because police officers must be fearless, _____________________ people should not apply for positions in law enforcement.

If your tv is set up in a ______________________ for the hard of hearing, you will see close captions on the screen.

If you do not show up or pay attention in math class, you may feel _____________________ during the final exam.

Before you purchase an expensive item, make sure you ______________________ it for any defects.

Ellen’s ______________________ nature makes her a perfect restaurant hostess.

Because they always ______________________ for something newer and better, the Clark family moves into a new house about every three years.

Why are you taking those pills when the scientific __________________________ is that they have no health value at all?