"Oh, where are you from? I mean, where are you really from?" is a question that may seem ____ but is actually a form of micro-aggression stereotyping those who do not look part of the mainstream.

Protesters accused the mayor in being ___ to the plight of the homeless when he ordered the camps in the park to be cleared away by force.

It would have been ___ of Julius Caesar to forgive Publius Cimber and allow for his return, but Caesar insisted that Cimber stayed banished.

When the company found out that the new hire Josiah actually had committed crimes, the company decided to ___ the offer letter, preferring to part ways with him rather than manage the scandal.

I don't ___ to know all the pain you have gone through with the death of your mother, but I'm here to support you regardless.

Julius Caesar's actions to control the Senate and declare himself dictator were the _____ of the democratic republic on which Rome was founded.

Long-Island Medium is an American television series about Theresa Caputo who is ____ . She can see dead people and communicate with them when requested by the living relatives.

These essays seek to analyze and ____________ the philosophy behind John Steinbeck's novels.

In the American television show Young Sheldon, the protagonist character Sheldon Cooper is a 6th grade genius whose family has to tolerate his __ antics as he navigates the world.

Many world leaders admonished the government's use of water cannons to __ the protestors.

Americans may find it odd, but it is absolutely acceptable___ for English parliamentary members to jeer, gibe, and heckle as they disagree with the Prime Minister.

The company gave the employees the _____________ of coming back into the office or finding another job. Working remotely will no longer be permitted.

Josie and Jack stared at each other, neither willing to concede wrongdoing. The tension was _____________. It felt as if you could cut it with a knife.

The contract will ____________ that you must work 5 days a week and that you will have 2 weeks of vacation. Will you still accept the job offer?

Maui, one of Hawaii's most famous islands, suffered a deadly _______________ , the size of which none had ever seen, due to the mismanagement of Hawaii's Electric Company's powerline cables.

French fries are a ____________ as they were really invented in Belgium- not France.

In John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men , George and Lennie's attempts at the American dream were hampered by the __________ reality of the challenges brought on by the 1930s' economic situation.

The medicine offered some ___________from the chronic pain that Josiah suffered, yet it was no cure.

The artist portrayed the cat with its ___________ beauty and gracefulness in the brush strokes.

Without speaking, I understood his _________ glare to mean that he would meet me at midnight under the street lamp.

On Black Friday, shoppers rush and push each other to get the best deals and discounts; employees say they hate Black Friday because the whole event descends into ______________.

Each individual witness was able to __________ the story that it was indeed Joseph Parin who walked into the store at 11PM that night.

Travis Kelce loves Taylor's ___________ personality that she exudes at his games. Seeing her cheer him on motivates him to play better!