determined, unyielding, firm

He was ____________ that he was not responsible.

illness, disease, sickness

The bubonic plague was a deadly __________ that impacted three continents!

(adjective) complete, full, entire

This is an ___________ tragedy! There can be no argument!

(verb) compress, reduce, decrease

This book is too long! Why can't the author just __________ the story?

(adjective) rich, prosperous, well-off

Elon Musk and other CEOs are very ________ people.

(verb) embellish, enhance, garnish

The designer requested that we ________ the fireplace with Christmas decorations.

(adjective) very surprised, appalled, shocked

The ghost hunter was _________ when he saw his first real ghost. It was hideous!

(adjective) capable, proficient, skilled

The boys of Saint Paul's Choir School are ________ at singing soprano and treble.

(noun) enemy, attacker, rival

Every super hero has at least one famous __________.

(adjective) brief, blunt, rude

What an _________ argument! He didn't even stop to hear what I might have to say!

(verb) insult, criticize, offend

To say that so rudely is to _________ myself and my family!

(verb) emphasize, highlight, focus on

The lighting at the department store is used to ___________ more expensive items.

(adjective) ample, plenty

The apples this season are so ___________, I don't know if we will be able to eat them all!

(noun) calendar, schedule, plan

Before I commit to that activity, I better check my ________.

(adjective) athletic, energetic, lively

Wow! That pole vaulter sure is ______!

(verb) relieve, lessen, ease

At the hospital, the doctors and nurses work very hard to __________ their patients' pains.