I often grow ___ while watching foreign films; reading subtitles can be exhausting.

To impress his students, Mr. Roberts tended to speak in ____ language, saying things like, "FYI, he just needs some TLC."

"That which does not kill you makes you stronger," is an example of one of Nietzsche's famous ____.

The ____ tour guide charmed everyone and easily held out attention throughout the tour.

My ___ cat lies on the windowsill all afternoon, taking in the sun and dreaming about cat heaven.

Captain Redbeard, a swarthy pirate, was known for his parrot, "Pepe," who ____ every word the pirate said.

The wedding guests showered such ____ gifts on us that we had almost too many nice presents.

Though the play received ____ reviews, the theater was empty.

Her business ____ made her the ideal choice to head the company.