The car rental company considered the scratches on the driver's door to be caused by a minor ________.

The non-profit agency bought office supplies using a tax ________ number.

Despite her ________ dress, she was a simple girl at heart.

She pretended to be ________ about her upcoming performance, but secretly she was very excited.

The teacher put the crayons on the bottom shelf to make them ________ to the young children.

When you discuss the characters from The Catcher in the Rye, please be sure to give a ________ description of the narrator.

Since his workplace was so busy and noisy, he longed most of all for ________.

________, the skilled pediatric nurse fed the premature baby.

Being a direct relative of the deceased, her claim to the estate was ________.

Her rapport with everyone in the office ________ the kind of interpersonal skills that all of the employees appreciated.

My computer was state-of-the-art when I bought it three years ago, but now it is ________.

For the first assignment of the fall term, the students in Professor Norman's English 101 class had to write a/an ________ to summarize the short story they had read.

Visiting all the coffee shops in the city, they were on a/an ________ to find the perfect cup of coffee.

The suit had a/an ________ odor, as if it had been stored in a trunk for a long time.

The two cats could be ________ only by the number of rings on their tails; otherwise, they were exactly alike.

The hail ________ the cornfield until the entire crop was lost.

________ elephants from the wild not only endangers the species but also upsets the balance of nature.

Do not ________ yourself; you must pass the last exam of the semester to graduate.

To get the promotion she wanted, Priya ________ that it was best to go back to school to get her master's degree as soon as she could.

We were tired when we reached the ________, but the spectacular view of the valley below was worth the hike.

After years of experience, Florin became a ________ veterinarian who could treat and operate on many different kinds of animals.

My cousin claimed to be ________; evidently she was right, because she always seemed to know what would happen in the future.

Do you have the ________ paperwork to register for your class?

After an hour of heavy rain, the heavy storm ________, and we were able to continue our golf game.

Allan ________ placed the bill in the wrong folder, and it was not paid in a timely manner, which adversely affected his credit rating, causing distress.

The classified information discussed in the board room was ________ to a reporter shortly after the meeting.

Although Hunter was too ________ to reveal information to us when we first met him, he soon began to talk more than anyone.

Michael and Jamal had such a terrific ________ that they always seemed to know, without being told, what the other felt.

The darkening skies in the west were a ________ to the dangerous thunderstorm that summer afternoon.

The newspaper ________ the statement made in the article because it was inaccurate.

Our tiny boat spun into the vortex, and we were sure that all hope was lost.

One ________ shriek would be all it would take to scare the Halloween trick-or-treaters.

If your drinking water is not ________, it could cause serious health problems.

The many colors on the wings of the Monarch butterfly seem to create an ________ glow.

She shed ________ tears when she heard the tragic news.

On each slick curve in the road, I was afraid we would ________ and have an accident.

The ________ data supports the belief that there has been a population increase.

The narrator's description was an accurate ________ of a true southern family.

The audience puzzled over the ________ remark made by the mayoral candidate.

Since Jennifer needed an "A" in her economics class, she gave studying ________ over watching her favorite television show.

The politician's ________ voice emphatically detailed the many projects he planned to tackle once he was in office.

Typically, new dress designs become ________ within six months.

After graduation, Charles requested a/an ________ so that he did not have to pay his school loans immediately.

The directions to the new school were ________, and I had no trouble finding it in time for class.

His ________ behavior made him seem childish and immature.

Rachel ________ a plan to become a millionaire by age thirty.

Hoping to win a prize for the best costume, Mark dressed ________ with bright red suspenders and a purple tie.

The fire alarm ________ beckoned the volunteer fireman of the small community to come to action.

The participants in the road rally agreed to ________ near the village commons by five o'clock.

The ________ young woman gave generously to many worthy causes.

Wanting to make a good impression, he found himself in a ________ about the right tie to wear to the business meeting.

The new congressman was considered a ________ because he refused to follow his party's platform on nearly every issue.

Brad fell asleep during the lecture because the speaker had such a/an ________ voice.

After the ________ of his license, he was forbidden to drive.

George developed an ________ plan to earn the extra money he needed to start his own business.

I have always liked your positive attitude; it has ________ affected our working relationship.

Dog-sitting for Buddy is easy; he is a ________ and obedient pet.

After running an early 5K race, Simone ________ devoured a hearty breakfast.

Due to slippery road conditions and the slope of the narrow, winding highway, the car ________ down the steep mountainous road.

School calendars were originally based on a/an ________ lifestyle-when all family members needed to be available to help in the fields.

Understanding the troubling world economic conditions, the recent graduates spoke ________ about job prospects for the future.

The audience puzzled over the ________ remark made by the mayoral candidate.

The ________ advice offered by his friend saved him from making a grave mistake.

The new board member said she would vote in favor of the proposed city ordinance because it ________ many of the points discussed earlier this year.

With this group of ________ personalities, she was sure her party would be a success.

Her ________ remarks were not taken seriously by anyone on the nominating committee.

The ________ president differs from the past president on social reform issues.

The project seemed both ________ and beneficial, and the committee supported it enthusiastically.

The National Parks Service, in ________ with its mission, preserves the great outdoors for all to enjoy.

We knew everything about the newest member of our group; she was very ________.

She had a reputation as a ________ hostess and could always be found in the midst of a group telling a humorous story or joke.

Penny glared and looked ________ when she saw the new puppy getting all the attention.

Anthony, a meticulous young man, always watered his neighbor's plants ________ when they went away on vacation.

A key reference book detailing eyewitness accounts had to have ________ updates when new information surfaced.

Although the freeway system continues to grow, it often cannot keep pace with a ________ population.

The exhibit at the botanical gardens is an unusual collection of cacti and other ________ from around the world.

For information about making a sound investment, you should get advice from a/an ________.

The ________ of sunshine and warm weather were the perfect combination for a vacation by the seashore.

The old man was ________; he refused to leave his home, even when he was warned of rising floodwaters.