With the publication of her famous book Silent Spring, Rachel Carson moved into the (a)   of those seeking to protect our natural environment.

The pioneers succeeded in settling the West because they refused to admit that any obstacle, however formidable, was (a)   .

We can all agree that the crime situation in this community is truly (a)   , but what are we going to do about it?

He says that he is spending the family fortune "to promote the art of good living," but I consider him no more than a(n) (a)   .

In spite of her rain-soaked clothing and (a)   appearance, it seemed to me that she had never looked lovelier.

"The blinds are hanging (a)   because the pull cord is all knotted and tangled," I said.

For the innumerable crimes and cruelties he had committed, the tyrant had good reason to fear (a)   .

I confess I suffered a twinge of envy when I learned that my rival had won the prize I had (a)   so dearly.

After all my high hopes, I was utterly (a)   when the notice arrived that I had failed my Algebra EOC again.

to accept without protest; agree to submit

(a)  

to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

(a)  

cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned

(a)  

quarrelsome, inclined to argue

(a)  

one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised

(a)  

given to much talking, tediously chatty

(a)  

an unsuitable or misleading name

(a)  

a period of relief or rest

(a)  

winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible

(a)  

full, rich, or deep in sound; impressive in style

(a)