Every immigrant group newly arrived in another country goes through a slow process of _____

It was no _____ meeting that led to their writing songs together, for in fact they were cousins.

to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

roundabout, not direct

to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

I _____ them to stop spending so much money or to face the consequences.

to make easy, cause to progress faster

to make amends, make up for; to avert

If left for some time, cider will eventually _____

resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental

existing only in name, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

We questioned her quietly, carefully, and at length, but her answers remained _____.

Investigators discovered that the clerk came up with a scheme to _____ from the company.

a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)

composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

Dictators usually begin their reigns by searching out and silencing _____ opinion.

thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance

Though hurt by his _____ language, I had to admit that some of his points were valid.

to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end