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Our science teacher ____ us when
we failed to follow proper safety
precautions in the lab.
What is upbraided?
A long series of minor illnesses
sapped his __________, leaving him
unable to work.
What is vitality?
Despite my best efforts, I was unable
to ______ out the time and place of
the meeting.
What is ferret?
Although we all long for world
peace, we should not allow ourselves
to _____ away our liberties to secure
it.
What is barter?
Millions of people, not only in India
but in all parts of the world, came to
regard Gandhi as a ____ saint.
What is veritable?
You may find it hard to become ____
in the study of irregular verbs, but
you’ll have to master them if you
want to learn French.
What is engrossed?
Good office managers must be
_____ in using their powers to
accomplish what they want with the
least possible upset to everyone.
What is dexterous?
Representatives from many countries
are meeting to try to work out some
kind of ______ on reducing air
pollution.
What is accord?
When we moved from our apartment
to a house, we found that being
homeowners ____ more
responsibilities than we had
imagined.
What is entails?
Instead of trying to ___ an elaborate
excuse, why not tell them frankly
just what happened and hope for the
best?
What is devise?
“And fools, who came to _____,
remained to pray.”
What is scoff?
The years of adolescence mark the
_____ from childhood to adulthood.
What is transition?
My cousin is full of _____ ideas that
may not be practical but are a lot of
fun to discuss.
What is whimsical?
In spite of my ____ about making a
speech at the assembly, I actually
found it a rather enjoyable
experience.
What is trepidation?
Presidents need capable assistants
who will shield them from minor
problems that may ____ them.
What is vex?
The mayor warned of a _____ crisis
unless measures are taken
immediately to conserve the city’s
water supply.
What is impending?
During the oil crisis of the 1970s,
Americans had to ____
themselves to lower indoor
temperatures and decreased use
of private transportation.
What is habituate?
The telegram contained a _____
message ordering me to return home
as soon as possible.
What is curt?
My uncle told me that dropping out
of school at an early age was a
decision he has always ____.
What is rued?
I wouldn’t describe our hostess as
just _____; I think she is a truly
captivating woman.
What is personable?
Every time I go to the dentist, she
_____ me for eating things that are
bad for my teeth.
What is upbraids?
The ____ fingers of the great
violinist were guided by his deep
understanding of the music.
What is dexterous?
The purpose of this meeting is to
____ a plan for encouraging
recycling in our community.
What is devise?
The project that I was working
on____ me so thoroughly that I
forgot to stop for lunch.
What is engrossed?
Before you make fun of my new
automatic back scratcher, remember
how people ____ at Edison and the
Wright brothers.
What is scoffed?