Vocabulary List #14

He seems _____, but the first time you ask for help you will find him to be miserly.

They were wealthy enough to be _____, they always wore tasteful outfits.

After being so _____, he was humble in his apology.

He wanted to be an ___adventurer and had been performing courageous feats since he was a child.

By the looks of my dog you would think she was _____, but she is in fact rather cowardly.

Sadly, instead of finding _____, Quasimodo’s mother found only danger.

They expected the singer to show up in a ____ ensemble, but her dress was surprisingly plain.

Life is _____, and our time on earth is transient.

Quasimodo’s mother sought _____ in a church which should have been a haven.

He was known as being a magnanimous boss and a generally _____ person.

After the scandal we thought he would _____ his position, but instead claimed the CEO position.

Because he would not renounce his love for a commoner, the Prince had to _____ his throne.

She liked to think she was _____from the crowd, but in many ways she was conforming.

The novel was touted as being original, but the more you read the more _____ it became.

The _____ designs on the wall paper were all the more shocking with their flamboyant colors.

They knew their interests were different, but they didn't know how _____they would actually be.

Instead of answering the question, he _____to the student and was known as a patronizing bully.

His motivational speech was _____ and full of overused sayings.

The family had a reputation for being _____ and always wore gaudy jewelry.

People worry that hard times are permanent, but they are _____.