Choose the word that best completes each sentence. You may need to change the form of the word to make it grammatically correct.
Mike's _________________ attitude toward the arts came from years of studying it in college.
George tried to hide his fear, but the _______________ of his voice revealed to everyone how scared he really was.
The more I try to ________________ my loses in the stock market, the more I seem to lose.
My grandmother would never __________________ recipe to the fig cookies she makes.
There is a _________________ in this town that doesn't allow its residents to own a handgun.
It is important for a democracy to have _________________ citizens.
Brad was _________________ about pursuing a new job; he would stop at nothing to make enough money for his family.
Jen had no money to buy a prom dress because she ______________ it all on stupid stuff.
The students need to ___________________ themselves well on the field trip or the school will not allow anymore field trips.
The child ______________ when her father screamed "boo" unexpectedly.
The _________________ of smoke could be smelled from thirty feet away after they exited the smoky party.
In spite of his ____________________ efforts to win over Suzy, John was never able to get a date with her.
My sister has become famous for the _________________ of her remarks; she barely speaks.
The day ___________________ quickly from bad to worse after we discovered we were burglarized.
Matt tried to ______________ the breakup of his relationship with Kathy by buying her a necklace.