Vocab Unit 9 Review

Shakespeare is famous for writing emotional __________ for the main characters in his plays.

The starving children were ________ by their hunger to dig through the garbage can for food.

The names of all four record-breaking relay team members will be ___________ on the trophy.

impartial; unposed

Emily made a ________ error when she decided to start a cruel rumor about Susan. 

skeptical

Even though your suggestion may be ______ because it is quick, it may not be the best solution.

A special ________ was named by the President to negotiate a settlement in the war-torn region.

Unfortunately, the doctor’s _________________ of the disease was not a good one.

forecast

The __________ make-up of the class ensured that Multi-Cultural Day would be a success!

Ms. Hibbard's voice is so _______ today that you would have found it painful to listen to her.

The teacher gave Kevin a(n) ___________ look when he gave the old dog-ate-my-homework excuse.

In many cities, private citizens volunteer to serve as _________ police to help fight crime.

giving assistance

Jon would love to move out of his small ________ and into a nice, spacious office with a door.

An army without strong leadership and firm discipline is no more than an armed______________.

I admire your ability to ________ interest when someone prattles on endlessly about nothing.

The favorite candidate was well-liked for his open, honest, and _________ approach to people.

The disagreement quickly _____________ to a full-fledged fight between the two boys.

offensive

Many students are apt to look upon hours of studying as so much boredom and __________.

An important asset to an aspiring dress designer is a remarkable _______ for color and texture.

Though many people relish Limburger cheese, I find its strong odor truly_______________.

causing pain

The captain decided to _________ his ship rather than allow it to fall into enemy hands.