Fill in the Blank
Rookies who quickly ___________ themselves to discipline can make important contributions to the team.
habituate
about to happen
scoff
somber
personable
My ingenious sister (engrossed, devised) a gadget that opens cans, securse nails, and loosens bolt
Devised
The exciting new Avengers: Doomsday ________ every member of the crowd
engrossed
accord
approaching
impending
appreciate
curt
Although we all long for world peace, we should not allow ourselves to (entail, barter) away our liberties to secure it.
barter
He _____ his rights to North Korea, just to escape.
bartered
to make fun of
scoff
changeover
transition
unaccustomed
habituate
Presidents need capable assistants who will shield them from minor problems that may (vex, devise) them.
vex
The ______ movements of those master tiny chefs we see on the TV took years of practice to perfect.
dexterous
to search or hunt out
ferret
quirky
whimsical
stability
transition
Lucinda (upbraided, bartered) the fidgety children for their rude behavior
upbraided
The annual task of filling out papers or tax requests returns ____ to many people
vexes
fear, fright, trembling
trepidation
vitality
purchase
barter
Good office managers must be (dexterous, curt) in using their powers to meet goals without discouraging employees.
curt