1. to make something change; 2. to pretend
affect
The belonged to the same ________ when they were in the army.
platoon
reply, retort, answer
rebuttal
to let run wild
harness
Every ________ cheered as the Olympic runner crossed the finish line.
spectator
1. to bring under control; 2. to utilize
harness
The _______ length of the curtain exceeds that of the window.
vertical
glee, gaiety
jolliety
go forward, stand strong; unsteady sound
falter
You must _______ her wish to remain nameless.
respect
1. to give out; 2. to distribute
mete
We found the mix-up to be a _______ mistake.
benign
Emily is responsible for the (removal) of waste paper.
disposal
benign
I did not _______ such a warm welcome today.
expect
1. a happy feeling; 2. merriment
jollity
Her wines and please did not _________ her to me.
endear
Great amounts of stress can (influence) your health.
affect
The sound of the gong marked the (completion) of the games.
commencement
The crowd gathered as the clown made a _______ of herself.
spectacle
1. food for animals; 2. a search for food or provisions; (verb) to search for food
forage
A ________ of shouts and cries greeted her as soon as she opened the window.
torrent
The new student managed to (charm)us with his playful antics.
endear
They don't like to (promote0 that kind of behavior.
squelch
Troy was hopeful about the _______ of a long vacation.
prospect