Our school's top lineman Jim "Jumbo" Jones' 300-pound frame _________ his impressive speed over forty yards.

The businessman was known for his _________; he cared about nothing except increasing his profits so he could become wealthy.

The wealthy industrialist underwent a great change after seeing the suffering of people in Africa and became _________; he donated half of his fortune to charities there.

John hates going to the doctor, but his wife _________ him to go to have a mole that had changed color tested; thankfully, the test showed that it was _________.

_________ often boast of their abilities in order to _________ their self confidence.

The _________ government rejected the newspaper's request to allow it to be more _________ in reporting the news.

Most English teachers have an _________ to the _________ language sometimes used by students to make their writing seem impressive.

The artist's latest exhibition was so _________ that it drew crowds from all over the city, eager to witness the unique pieces on display.

Despite his initial _________ towards the new policy, he eventually came to _________ its benefits after seeing the positive changes it brought.

The scientist's groundbreaking research was met with _________ from the community, as many were skeptical of his unconventional methods.

After the data breach, the company decided to __________ the manager without pay while they conducted a full investigation.

The teacher's main challenge was not the students' ability, but their overwhelming __________; they simply showed no interest in the subject.

It's difficult to __________ the true beauty of the mountains in a photograph; you really have to be there to experience it.

To qualify for the advanced team, you need to __________ yourself beyond your current limits and demonstrate real commitment.

The city council voted to __________ the community group's request for funding to start a new youth center.

What a tragedy that in her old age, this unfortunate woman should be ____ of all her loved ones.

In the movie Avengers-Infinity War, Thanos ______ the power of the gauntlet to destroy half the world.

The ____ expression of the students' faces as they miserably filled the seats told the teacher that the students were not ready for school to start.

Many baseball players can bat from either side of the plate, but they cannot throw well with each hand unless they are _______

As the magician's assistant seemed to vanish into thin air, the entire audience _______ with amazement.

Officials who work for the Food and Drug Administration will test the purity of food products to see if the food has been _______ with unapproved chemicals or foreign substances.

People who immigrate to a new country have to have the _________ to succeed even when faced with social and economic challenges.

You can really __________ your base salary by working overtime.

Be careful of strangers who approach you under the ______ of a friend. They may actually be trying to take advantage of your situation in your time of despair.

Simon Biles the Olympic gymnast didn't let the ______ of mean and nasty internet trolls diminish her confidence when she knew that she really needed to take a break from the competition.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a musical ________, playing his first professional concert at only seven years old.

Although Dina is ________ about the governor's reelection campaign, Carla regards it with _______.

The novelist had ______ manner that could irk anyone; after all, no one likes ______.

Known for her patience and kindness, Nurse Steele is one of the most _______ employees in the entire hospital.

Many Horatio Alger stories feature _______ young man who is able to achieve the American Dream because of his own hard work and merit.

Six months of chemotherapy and radiation have left my cancer-stricken aunt looking unhealthy and ______.

In the government system if the United States of America, one must be sworn into office, and although the candidate won the election in November, he will not become president until he is ________ in January.

Because of her use of convoluted language, the professor failed to _______ her ideas to her students; they later argued that her poor communication skills resulted in confusion and misunderstanding.

The death of the king left the nation in a state of _______: without a clear successor, conditions rapidly descended into ______.

When the dentist removed my wisdom teeth, she used drugs to ______ the pain and make me unconscious - if she hadn't, the pain from the operation would have been excruciating.

It is ______ that this message be delivered to the general, so be absolutely certain he gets it.

Leilia is _______ reader and she has read more than eighty books this year.

The hurricane _______ our efforts to hold a company picnic in the park last weekend, because it was impossible to stay outdoors in such a ________.

The two rich cousins were very similar to each other in their _______ lifestyles: both spent money freely and ostentatiously displayed the _______ of their homes to their less wealthy neighbours.

Many voters were turned off by the mayoral candidate's reliance on ________; he seemed unable to answer a question in a straightforward, non-evasive manner.

The coach encouraged Andrew to develop his talent as he saw __________ in his earlier performance.

The residents were instructed to __________ the area when the volcano erupted.

The kidnapper may have stolen a uniform and ____________ a police officer

His followers tried to ____________ his qualities of honesty and integrity because he inspired them.

At present, people often suffer ill health because of a ________ of fresh fruit in their diet.

I became desperately tired of listening to him--- about how important he was, how much money he had, and so forth.

Who can ever forget those pictures showing the--- faces of the people who had been in concentration camps!

Whenever she serves as chairperson, she is so--- that she insists on observing every fine point of parliamentary procedure.

I found that beneath his rather---- manner and appearance there was a warm, sympathetic person.

An official who is responsible for shaping vital national policies should not waste time and energy on such----matters.

Even a so-called minor ---- of the traffic laws lead to a serious accident.

At a time when we need a modest, low-cost housing program, how can we be expected to accept such a(n)--- scheme?

His work on behalf of the homeless was merely the latest in a long line of -----undertakings.

Is there any way that we can make--- for the terrible wrong we have done?

Fond remembrances of happy days of family life intensified rather than--- her grief.

They--- the funeral service by talking loudly during the ceremonies, laughing, and generally showing a complete lack of respect.

Before they arrived home from the party, they---- an elaborate story that they hoped would excuse their being two hours late.

It is hard to forgive the --- selfishness with which they took most of the food supplies for their own use.

Our democracy, I believe, is more --- to decay from within than it is to attack from the outside.

Though she looked rather frail, her--- spirit made her a tireless crusader for women's rights.

We are, I trust, long past the time when it was considered quite 'natural' for newly elected officials to --- the city treasury.

She has ---- her considerable talents by writing books that are designed to appeal to the lowest tastes.

I'm telling you this not to--- you for having made mistake but to prevent the mistake from being repeated.

He went right on with his speech, refusing to be --- by the heckling of a few loudmouths.

What a tragedy that in the twilight of her life the unfortunate woman should be ______________ of all of her loved ones.

We learned that beneath his _______________ exterior there was a sensitive, highly subtle, and perceptive mind.

Having learned to respect the power in his opponent's fists, the boxer moved _____________ around the center of the ring.

Her unchanging facial features and controlled voice as she received the news gave no ____________ of her true feelings.

An experienced baseball manager _____________ his outfielders according to the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing batters.

At the risk of being boring, let me _____________ my warning against careless driving.

To this day, historians are still debating whether or not Aaron Burr was guilty of a(n) _____________ plot to break up the United States.

Since I need the speaker's exact words for my report, I have asked the stenographer to take down the speech _____________.

The ______________ expression on the jurors' faces as they grimly filed back into the courtroom did not bode well for the defendant.

Many ballplayers can bat from either side of the plate, but they cannot throw well with each hand unless they are _____________ .

Why would someone who is usually so neat and tidy appear in public in such a(n) ______________ state?

As the magician's assistant seemed to vanish into thin air, the entire audience _____________ in amazement.

Perhaps I would be bored with the ______________ lifestyle of a millionaire, but I'm willing to try it.

How can you tell whether the chopped-meat patty you ate for lunch had been _________________ with artificial coloring and other foreign substances?

America's earliest settlers faced the hardships of life on the frontier with faith and _____________.

The company commander called his troops together and asked for more volunteers to _______________ the strength of the raiding party.

The twigs that were to be woven into the basket were soaked in water to make them more ______________.

In Shakespeare's famous tragedy Othello, Iago come to Othello in the ______________ of a friend but proves to be a deadly enemy.

Why should I be the object of all those ____________ just because I'm wearing a three-piece suit on campus?

Since his acceptance of the invitation was only ______________ , the hostess may be one man short at the dinner party.

When I asked what happened, he took five minutes to get to the main point, I wished he'd be more ____________.

The dark clouds were gray and _____________, warning of the night to come.

The con artist tried to __________ his targets with flattery and gifts, so they would let down their guard.

The Spongebob theme song always reminds me of my youth and I get a feeling of ___________.

My parents tried to teach me to be _____________ so I would make the correct choices in life.

Her tense and serious facial expression __________ her easygoing personality.

Failing a test was an ____________, he always got straight A's.

My parents said I couldn't go out. Because of the _____________ manner, I knew there would be no arguing and went straight to my room.

My two dogs are _____________ to one another: one is social, playful, and barks constantly, while the other is reserved, quiet, and sleepy.

It was ____________ of my brother to anticipate how stressed I would be finals week. He planned an excursion to distract me.

If you look closely, you can see the grass _____ in the breeze.

When you plant a willow tree, you need to _________ the ground regularlly because they like moist environments.

If you get a cut, the blood will _________ to form a scab.

Lila's interest in dance started to _____, so she decided to quit take dance lessons.

The animals will ______ further into the forest as developers continue to cut down trees.

The pawn is __________ in a game of chess, but you really don't want to lose your queen.

In the game, people are asked to identify the _______ differences between the similar pictures.

Nobody understands why Danielle decided to dye her hair such an unusual ______.

Product placement in movies, such as having the star drink a certain brand of soda, can have a _______ effect on our purchases.

In a strange __________, the medicine made Heather sick before it made her better.

As a child Jordan had a strong interest in the _____ of education so it is not surprising he grew up to become a college professor.

In his address, the governor will provide the public with an _____ the economy is slowly improving.  

If you want Bill to build your deck this summer, you will need to _______ him for his time and supplies.

You will need experience, ability, financing, and good luck to have any chance of succeeding in such a risky business ______.

With only a ______ supply of weapons, the villagers were worried they would not survive the attack.

Weary from months of hard work, she was hopeful that a week at the spa would _____ her and have her feeling fresh and renewed!

As days passed without a call, text, or Facetime, his hopes for getting back together with her ______ until he no longer thought about her at all.

The frugal husband bought his wife a _____ ring that turned her finger green.

The _____ protestors refused to go home until the mayor responded to their demands.

As the snake came into view, the girl's eyes _____ with fear.

The wooden staircase we worked so hard to build was now irregularly curved because the boards had ______.

The criminal’s wife said she would only testify if she was granted ______ from legal action.

Although you are a fast runner, it is _______ to think you can catch that car on foot.

Although I cannot support her in the election, I still appreciate her many _____ qualities.

My teacher tried to ______ a ‘no cell phone’ rule, but the students continued to bring them to class afterward.

Seeking _____ from their homelands, many people have fled to the United States in hopes of having a better life.

When my hamster died suddenly, my friends were unable to _____ me during my hours of grief.

When we are discussing serious problems like drug abuse, I feel that _____ remarks are in bad taste.

After losing his job, John realized he could not afford the ______ that came along with buying a new car.

I wish my ______ Chihuahua did not nip at guests all the time.

Even though I was hurt by the mean comment, I tried to show pleasure in it by twisting my lips into a feeble _______ of a smile.

During a recent service at the community center, ________ of many different religions came together to worship as one.

"That child may have an angel's _________ face, but at heart he is a little devil," I exclaimed in disgust.

A few of who disagreed strongly with the committee's decision felt the need to raise ours voices in _______.

Although I am not a particularly argumentative person, last week I found myself in a heated _________ with a salesclerk.

The only way I could _______ the argument peacefully was to walk away.

"I think," said the salesclerk, "that the phrase 'hot under the collar' describes the typical ______ customer that we have to deal with."

No one but a heartless scoundrel would ______ nickels and dimes from a charity's collection fund!

Although they have enough money to live on, the loss of most of their wealth left them feeling like ________.

I am willing to wink at a harmless prank, but I will not ______ outright vandalism in the bathrooms.

It is a real tribute to the ingenuity of the human mind that for thousands of years people have been ______ new and interesting theories of the universe.

After so many years of great service in the US Senate, she can be referred to as a(n) _______ government official!

It is only through the exercise of their intelligence that people can begin to ______ the difficulties they encounter in daily living.

Before Marge went on a diet, she engaged in ______ quite often.

In this clever spoof of horror movies, the local witch doctor encounters hilarious difficulties when he tries to ______ an evil demon that has taken up residency in the main character's body.

A tv show with the same old "boy meets girl" plot can be very ______ and overused.

After driving the lawful ruler of the country, the villainous duke _______ the throne and crowned himself king.

In order to fit the newspaper article in the space available, the editor had to _____ the article by taking out unneeded details.

Bands of ________ broke through the frontier defenses of the province and began to steal the rich farmlands of the interior.

As the layer of clouds that hung over the city began to break up, the sun came pouring through the _____.

Houses that have been closed up for a very long time often have an unpleasantly ____ smell about them.

The people in Houston, Texas fled their homes and were left ____ as the flooding destroyed their homes and possessions.

In Southern Gothic Literature, the stories are famous for their _____ endings and twists. The characters that seem nice in the beginning are often the most grotesque.

My neighbor stopped to talk to me at the most _____ time when I was about to leave for work.

Ronaldo is considered an extremely ____ soccer player, much like David Beckham used to be back in the 2000s.

I have been quite _____ in my instructions: DO NOT HAVE YOUR PHONE WITH YOU WHILE WE ARE TAKING A TEST.

The soldiers would _____ their swords when advancing the field towards their enemies.

We must do everything we can to ____ discrimination and inequity from American society.

Amazon was not willing to ____ to the employees' demand to create a labor union.

The standard essays we write in school usually ____ 5 paragraphs: an introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.