It turns out that the money John promised us was nothing but a __________________________ of his imagination.

Starbucks seems to be ________________________; there isn’t a shopping center that doesn’t have one.

The scientist published his extremely technical articles in ________________________ journals aimed at narrow, expert audiences.

The rate of foreclosures in this country continues to _________________________ our economy even more.

The house we rented outside of Germany had 14 _________________________ rooms and an enormous pool. It used to belong to a famous Hollywood actor.

The students chalked up the teacher’s continual “right?” after every sentence as just one of the many _____________________________ that drive her students crazy.

The diplomat is meeting with several European leaders to try to ____________________________international support over its dealings with Iran.

Our football team suffered the _________________________ of losing the game to the worst team in conference.

I am sick of __________________________ activity of filling out worksheets; I hope this teacher gives us an imaginative project to work on.

The _____________________________ man tried to take the life of his own child.

Rather than controlling by Congressional _______________________, the government should encourage schools to change by rewarding those who change with money.

Chewing minted gum is __________________________ to help with sinuses problems.

Suzy has a _______________________________ for romantic films that end happily.

At its last meeting, the school board ____________________________the school boundaries so everyone knows what school they should attend.

He is an ____________________________ artist who thinks that his work is a gift to humanity.