Choose the word that best completes the sentences. You may have to change the form of the word to make it grammatically correct.
His extreme determination and unflinching attitude made it possible for Jake to ______________ the challenges that caused many other weaker people to fail.
Since Mike lost all of his money in the stockmarket, he is a(n) _________________ of the adage "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
I never stole anything, but once in a while I _____________________ a quarter or some dimes out of the family coin jar.
When Mark saw his girlfriend Suzie out with her ex-boyfriend for a second time, he ____________ their relationship.
Forty-nine members of the committee voted yes in favor of purchasing new computers; Dan and Sandy were the only ones who ____________ because of the cost to the organization.
When Cindy showed up to the dinner party wearing jeans and a t-shirt, she felt like a(n) _______________ compared to the other guests who dressed very elegantly.
Mark's father is an ____________________ authority on baseball; he has written 26 books on the sport.
The school's rulebook became too long, and no one was reading it. The school ____________ it so that people could read it.
Because I gave my cat too much food, she now suffers from ___________________.
Because Mark stole Mary's money, he caused a _______________ in their friendship.
Everyone admired Lamont's ability to ________________ excuses for everything he did wrong.
Brothers and sisters usually have many ___________________ over whose turn it is to take out the garbage.
My mother became ___________________ when she saw that I spilled grape juice on her new carpet.
Because of her _________________ face, Phoebe can get away with anything. No one would think she could do wrong.
The school does not _________________ swearing in the hallways or classrooms.