v. To attract by offering reward or pleasure

v. to escape notice; to get away from

adj. inactive; unproductive

n. an occupant; inhabitant

n. maneuver or action used to gain an advantage

v. to please

n. a slow person, especially one who falls behind

n. a funeral rite or ceremony

n. anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation.

I was looking forward to bushels of fresh, home-grown tomatoes, but a ______ killed all my plants just before they became ripe.

Advertisements are designed to _____ people into spending money

Last week, an _____ for the deceased students was held at the cemetery.

When the president took his oath, he swore _____ to the nation.

The coal mine has been lying _____ since the drop in prices made it unprofitable.

He managed to _____ them, as he was a master of disguise, and almost everywhere he went he had supporters who hid him.

Hopefully the chocolate bar will _____ my desire for something sweet.

Deer, foxes and squirrels are among the _____ of the forest.

I hate being stuck behind _____ motorists on the freeway.

He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic _____ than a serious defense proposal.