Lessen
Abate
Back-breaking
grueling
Substantial
a. consequential
b. previous
c. insignificant
d. big
insignificant
The scary movie was filled with lots of _______________ scenes that made my stomach queasy.
congested, distraught, geography, gruesome, or fathom
Gruesome
Boaster
braggart
gain
acquire
a. agile
b. skillful
c. glorious
d. awkward
Awkward
The _______________ of Northern Italy is described in several popular guide books
distraught, enthrall, fathom, geography, gruesome
Geography
unpredictable
capricious
Result
Ensue
Mortify
a. begin
b. delight
c. annoy
d. disgrace
delight
The missing child’s _______________ parents made an emotional appeal for information.
congested, distraught, enthrall, fathom, geography, gruesome
distraught
Neighborly
Hospitable
Discouraging
Dismal
Perceive
a. misunderstand
b. distinguish
c. feel
d. deny
misunderstood
His grandfather’s fantastic stories of adventure would always _______________ the young boy
distraught, enthrall, fathom, geography, gruesome, homicide
enthrall
Lively
exuberant
Reluctant
loath
vocation
a. calling
b. amusement
c. work
d. career
amusement
Department stores tend to be quite _______________ the day after Thanksgiving.
congested, distraught, enthrall, fathom, geography
congested