List #5
The government offered ___________ to the rebels, and many of them chose to lay down their weapons
What is amnesty?
Mr. Green is so _____________ that he reuses old paper, but he donates generously to charity.
What is parsimonious?
Michael's ideas for the project were ___________, but he promised his group members that he would make them clear by next week.
What is nebulous?
After a long day at Universal Studios, we returned to our hotel which promised _____________ from the exhausting day.
What is repose?
The principal issued a ________ that all students must wear uniforms, but some parents and students were unhappy with the decision.
What is a fiat?
My cousin became an _____________ when he moved to France, and he says he loves the culture there.
What is an expatriate?
Big Lots faced a ____________ crisis because of poor financial decisions and a failure to adapt to e-commerce, and consequently had to file bankruptcy in September of 2024.
What is pecuniary?
The _________ mosquito kept buzzing near my ear, and I couldn't concentrate on my homework.
What is pesky?
As soon as I stepped into the house, the air became ___________ with nutmeg and vanilla, and I knew we were having sweet potato pie with dinner tonight.
What is redolent?
Julian collected ____________ artifacts from around the world, and even though they were unrelated, she curated them into a cohesive and fascinating exhibit.
What is disparate?
Even though James was wrongly accused of plagarism, new evidence served to ___________ him, and his reputation among classmates recovered slowly.
What is exonerate?
Even though the robotics team decided to __________ their old prototype, they took photos for documentation, and they reused parts for the new model.
What is dismantle?
Because evidence of test tampering was uncovered in Atlanta Public Schools in 2009, the board decided to ___________ thirty-five educators on charges including racketeering, making false statements, and influencing witnesses.
What is indict?
Bears are _____________ animals, and they eat both plants and meat.
What is omnivorous?
While his ____________ habits were often mocked by his friends, he stayed committed to his health goals, and he never felt deprived.
What is abstemious?
The Student Council couldn't override the superintindent's _________ banning cell phones in class, so many students grumbled, but they still complied.
What is a fiat?
The annual JROTC ball had ___________ decorations, gourmet food, and all of the attendees dressed in their finest attire.
What is sumptuous?
Because the social media post contained ___________ language, the student was reprimanded, and the administrators conducted class meetings to address the on-going issue.
What is derogatory?
Although their backgrounds were vastly __________, they collaborated seamlessly on the project, and their combined perspectives lead to a groundbreaking result.
What is disparate?
The witness was clearly __________, as his story changed with every question, and even his defense attorney seemed unconvinced.
What is mendacious?
Although Isaiah gave a _____________ excuse for being late, his teacher submitted a Golden Ticket, and his parents were contacted for his late arrival to class without a pass.
What is mendacious?
A benevolent member of the community decided to _____________ all of the unpaid lunch charges, and the parents were incredibly thankful.
What is underwrite?
Although the dress code policy is ______________ by most students, the administration kept it in place, and students are learning to comply.
What is reviled?
Because he followed an _________ lifestyle, he declined the dessert, but he still enjoyed the celebration with a cheerful heart.
What is abstemious?
After the long journey, we found a quiet inn that promised ____________, and although the beds were firm, we slept peacefully through the night.
What is repose?