Choose the word that best completes each sentence. You may need to change the form of the word to make it grammatically correct.
The magazine __________________________ her face with make-up and airbrushing.
embellish
furtive
ephemeral
convivial
indigent
picayune
misanthrope
furitve
When his mother turned away for a few seconds, Ron ________________________ put his hand in her purse and took a five dollar bill.
embellish
furtive
ephemeral
convivial
indigent
picayune
misanthrope
furitve
The recovery to our economy might be __________________________. We could dip again once fuel prices rise.
embellish
furtive
ephemeral
convivial
indigent
picayune
misanthrope
furitve
Instead of inviting over the whole family for New Year’s dinner, we had a _____________________________ and relaxed meal with just our immediate family.
embellish
furtive
ephemeral
convivial
indigent
picayune
misanthrope
furitve
Because of the economic problems and loss of jobs, we have more ________________________people in this country.
embellish
furtive
ephemeral
convivial
indigent
picayune
misanthrope
furitve
Once the mayor won the election, he _______________________ his campaign promises.
jettison
coterie
allay
felicitous
misanthrope
bestial
raiment
inordinate
The mayor hosts a breakfast once a month where a ______________________ of business owners meet to discuss the future of the city.
jettison
coterie
allay
felicitous
misanthrope
bestial
raiment
inordinate
The president hoped to __________________________ concerns over the economy with a new job initiative.
jettison
coterie
allay
felicitous
misanthrope
bestial
raiment
inordinate
“Climate change” is more of a _______________________ phrase than “Global warming” to describe what is happening with our environment.
jettison
coterie
allay
felicitous
misanthrope
bestial
raiment
inordinate
The _______________________________ chose to live on an island away from everyone.
jettison
coterie
allay
felicitous
misanthrope
bestial
raiment
inordinate
A principal of a school has many of the same responsibilities as his __________________________ in the business world—managers.
counterpart
garish
bestial
inordinate
effrontery
pertinacious
indigent
demur
Mike arrived in a __________________________, electric blue, 24-person limousine for prom.
counterpart
garish
bestial
inordinate
effrontery
pertinacious
indigent
demur
Max heard _______________________ grunts coming from the forest.
counterpart
garish
bestial
inordinate
effrontery
pertinacious
indigent
demur
Because of the blizzard conditions, we spent an _________________________ amount of time at the airport this past holiday season.
counterpart
garish
bestial
inordinate
effrontery
pertinacious
indigent
demur
Mark had the ______________________________ to argue with the police officer about the parking ticket when it was obvious that Mark was wrong.