The _____ arrival of the party's guest of honor put the host in an awkward position.

Imaginative and _____ outfits are popular attire at a costume party.

When toxic chemicals _____ lakes and rivers, many fish and other animals die.

Most people are eager to ____ their friends with accounts of their vacation adventures.

Be sure to ____ your sources when writing a research paper.

An authentic _____ is an essential ingredient in a good historical novel.

high-spirited, lively; vivacious, impudent,

Scholars continue to _____ into all aspects of America's Civil War.

A snack of fresh fruit should _____ your hunger until mealtime.

An ______ person has a strong need to be in charge all the time.

In 1906, a _____ earthquake and fire leveld much of the city of San Francisco.

When an airplane crashes, both investigations and lawsuits can be expected to ______.

Cautious and _____ people consider all their options before making important decisions.

Painted wooden _____ are prized by collectors of folk art as well as by hunters.

The Medal of Honor is awarded by Congress to those who perform acts of "conspicuous ______" in combat.

I don't like listening to two people quarrel, but I like even less being the person to _____ their disagreements.

As my friend became older, the _____ in his behavior became stranger and more difficult to deal with.

How can anyone lead a _____ life when there are so many interesting things to learn and see?

Many people have rather _____ taste in clothing.