Complete the Sentence 1
California created advertisements to _____ their image as a good place to live.
BOLSTER
A adjective meaning indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
BLASE
flashy; decorated; lavish; elaborate
ORNATE
An adjective meaning serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
STAID
A sponge is considered a(n) _____ cleaning tool that absorbs liquids.
POROUS
She petitioned the courts to _____ the contract based on its unfair terms.
ANNUL
An adjective meaning elaborately decorated; showily splendid
ORNATE
gather; round up; convene; assemble
MUSTER
An adjective meaning full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water.
POROUS
I _____ people who loot and riot for their inappropriate behavior.
DEPLORE
She would not put the crossword puzzle down because she was starting to _____ about its completion.
OBSESS
An adjective meaning showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
SOLICITOUS
subdued; quiet; sedate; calm
STAID
A verb meaning to read thoroughly and carefully
PERUSE
They had no _____ but to sue their neighbor for destroying their fence with his car.
RECOURSE
She made a(n) _____ inquiry about her brother's health after taking him to the emergency room.
SOLICITOUS
A noun meaning a person or thing of no importance
NONENTITY
pang; uneasiness; regret; doubt
QUALM
A verb meaning to feel or express regret or disapproval
DEPLORE
He had no _____ about using his brother's toothbrush even though it was unsanitary.
QUALM
We were excited to do the presentation but he yawned because he felt only _____ about it.
BLASE
An adjective meaning lying face down; inclined, likely
PRONE
displace; eject; expel; force out
OUST
A verb meaning to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of
SUSTAIN
He was wasting company time with _____ activities like playing games instead of working.
FRIVOLOUS