I would bore you if I chose to _______________ the reasons why having an extensive vocabulary is essential, so trust me that there are many.

to bring to a state of peace

In order to _______________ the stressed students, I extended the essay deadline to Friday.

if you are respectful, you are ______________

Something that is extremely unpleasant is _______________.

When my dogs killed the skunk, they could only be described as ______________, since the smell lingered on them for weeks.

A confusing or difficult problem

someone who talks a lot would be described as ____________

A statement is _________________ if it is bitterly criticizing or very mean.

cruel and bitter criticism (noun)

to put an end to or stop - usually using force

No matter how thoroughly a plan is made, it can always go _____________ when Mother Nature is involved.

The scientists were faced with a _______________ that they had no solution for, but they vowed they would work until they could solve the puzzle.

Many students find reading to be a(n) ___________________ task, choosing to do anything but read.

Before you ask for a raise, you'd better be able to ________________ all the reasons why you deserve more money.

Some synonyms are hateful, contemptible, detestable, and abominable.

If the ___________________ mention of someone's name makes you happy, then just hearing his name — and that alone — is enough to make you smile.

In "Squad helps dog bite victim," is the squad helping a victim of a dog bite or helping a dog bite a victim? This is an example of a(n) _______________ statement.

You might feel _______________ about your lunch options if you have to choose between a murky stew and flavorless tofu.