able to use both hands well; skillful

to make larger, increase

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

to position or arrange; to utilize; form up

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

courage in facing difficulties

to stare with open mouth

to utter taunting words

an external appearance, cover, mask

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

a hint, indirect suggestion

wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

to say again, repeat

not easily moved mentally or emotionally

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

not combed; untidy; not maintained; rude

word for word; exactly as written/spoken

cautiously; with great care

It is simply not ________________________ that we will finish painting all of the set pieces in time for the opening day of the musical.

There is no reason to answer my inoffensive request with such a(n) _____________________ response.

It is hard to believe that a friend you have come to trust over the years could be capable of such ___________________.

A(n) ___________________ search of the suspect's vehicle revealed no signs of criminal activity, but the police continued their investigation anyway.

The patient __________________ in pain as the doctor gently probed the area around the bruise.

The personal trainer ____________________ the virtues of regular exercise and healthy eating.

The young actress used her celebrity to start numerous charities and other _________________ organizations.

All of the performers were clearly _______________ at juggling and twirling swords, torches, and other dangerous objects.

Because I had let it sit too long, my cup of tea had become rather __________________.

A good watchmaker must be very _______________________ when working with all of those tiny, fragile components.

The store clerk ___________________ the $100 bill for any signs of counterfeiting.

Batman's body armor made him ______________________ to damage from most smaller weapons and firearms.

The many adventures of Superman showed that he was the _________________ of strength of bravery.

The ____________________ of Chicago in October 1871 destroyed more than 3 square miles, killed more than 300 citizens, and left more than 100 thousand homeless.

Certain songs played on the radio bring on ________________ for my high school years.

The weather forecast of the impending hurricane alerted coastal residents of the ___________________ they would be in if they did not follow evacuation orders.

It is difficult for vegetarians to find something they are not _________________ to eating on most restaurant menus.

Following the fierce debate, the politicians proved to be very ___________________ with a final smile and handshake.

Her dream of going to Harvard served as a(n) __________________ to work hard in high school to learn and get good grades.

Although social media has greatly progressed since the advent of MySpace and AIM in the early 2000s, many people have recently ______________________ to writing letters and postcards to stay in touch with family.