Even though the project was challenging, Peter was determined to make _______, so he could finish the project before Thanksgiving.

Ms. Muller was completely _________ in her book.

Being ______ during class helps you comprehend the lesson.

The car manufacturing company _______ the assembly of automobiles.

My sister and her friends ______ away about the boys at school.

Lucas has a great _______ for learning soccer skills.

My parents believe I have the _______ to be doctor when I grow up.

Mia was a ________ athlete who never turned down an opportunity to improve her skills.

Caroline was an _____ to her team with her unequaled ball-handling skills.

The student was _________ about taking the test because she did not study.

Stephanie's _______ for life showed when she jumped out of an airplane using a parachute.

to move cleverly or skillfully

fearful or nervous that something bad will happen

make progress or move forward with something

a strong feeling of enthusiasm that makes someone determined to do something

a natural ability to do something; quickness at learning

to hold someone's attention

paying careful or close attention to something

to run something by using machines or computers instead of people

always changing or moving

a useful or valuable quality

to talk in a fast, unclear or foolish way

a chance or possibility that something will happen