Fill in the Blank
I became a vegetarian when I found out about the _________________ treatment that factory farmed animals receive.
dreadful
When he received all A’s on his report, he was considered to be a great ________________________.
intellectual
Seeing as how they will not make money, they have no __________________ benefit from going to war.
economic
You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I’m still a __________________.
skeptic
radical
The _________________ of the solution needs to be in excellent condition for the science experiment to be successful.
purity
After so many arguments the couple was glad the break went off without any ___________________.
hostility
A cactus has a high ___________________ for heat, because it survives in a desert.
tolerance
It was such a shocking moment on stage that the audience was left __________________.
agape
I _____________ descended the stairs, smiling but unsure what to say.
reluctantly
In a different _________________, the Earth has three moons.
realm
You don’t want to wrap your presents in plastic wrap because it is _____________________ and everyone will know what you got.
transparent
Rob is a cool guy and normally makes great conversation, but when he gets around Vicky all he does is _________________.
stammer
dreadful
Every employee wanted things to be more ________________, because everything was unclear and confusing.
transparent
James, you need to __________________ tapping your pencil because other students are trying to concentrate.
cease
Since the 1950’s, there have been some _______________ changes to the American way of life.
radical
He was very loyal and would never _____________ a friend.
betray
They _____________ their country by selling its secrets to other governments.
betrayed
Some patients develop a greater _____________ for the medication and need to be given a larger dose.
tolerance
The company wanted to be financially successful, so they founded their organization on a set of five core _________________________.
principles
She __________________ agreed it was a good idea, even though she thought it was a waste of time.
reluctantly
The diamonds have marks and scratches; they are of an ______________ quality as compared to the pristine ones.
inferior
Even though he had a bad reputation, he was not a _______________ at all. He was honest and loyal to his friends.
rogue
The angry townspeople showed open _________________ towards outsiders.
hostility