To surprise or to amaze.
astonish
shrewd
adjective
Before giving me a library card, the librarian asked me to _________ my address.
confirm
A person who sets up something that lasts.
founder
typical
adjective
When gasoline is _________, the price goes up.
scarce
Very far away in time.
distant
advantage
noun
Our dog was a big _________ to our cat, so we kept them apart.
torment
In short supply, not plentiful.
scarce
parch
verb
It is an _________ to be able to speak more than one language when looking for a job.
advantage
To look in the ground for valuable metals like gold and silver.
prospect
hamlet
noun
Space travel in the very _________ future may involve journeys to the stars.
distant