Kinnel’s re-election is being threatened by a growing ______ of

disgruntled union members.

The peasants passed their weary days in much ______ and little

comfort.

Lyasia is a ______ of the clarinet; she has performed solos with

many orchestras and bands around the world.

The children knew that once their father made his decision, the

new rule would be ______ because he would never change his mind.

The haunted house displayed ______ scenes in every room,

causing squeamish visitors to scream.

The concert audience was frustrated by the poor ______ of the

sounds coming from the speakers.

Please don’t ______ me my success—I’ve worked hard to earn this

promotion!

With an ______ blow of the whistle, the meddling parent

interrupted the game to reiterate the rules of the tournament.

The candidate’s inappropriately sexist remark was met with a

______ of denunciations from the angry crowd.

The ______ employee decided to complain publicly about the

unacceptable working conditions.

The medicine man applied a sweet smelling ______ to the young

brave’s wounds.

The judge dismissed the extraneous evidence because it was not

______ to the trial.

The ______ nature of the song is supposed to be reminiscent of

shepherds calling to their flocks at night.

The ______ child caused great difficulties for her parents and

teachers because she refused to correct her bad behavior even in

the face of punishment.

The internist decided to treat the ______ with medication, but also

recommended rest and proper nutrition.

It was such a beautiful day that I decided to go for a ______ on my

bike down to the local park.

The castaway’s hut was ______ by the natives curious to see who

the intruder was upon their island.

Sometimes my grandmother would ______ all different types of

thread so she could include more colors in the clothes she sewed.

The defense attorney’s choice of words ______ that there were

other possible versions of the crime, but the jury was unconvinced.

Ted’s enthusiasm for becoming a professional drum player ______

when he realized he would have to practice several hours a day.

Some would say Muzak is a(n) ______ form of music, a kind of

background noise designed to be heard but not listened to.

The teacher was dismissed for the ______ act of helping his

students cheat on the exam.

The reformed criminal could not forget his guilty past; he was in a

living state of ______.

The ______ yoga instructor waited patiently for her students to

find the proper pose, which she performed with ease.