Duplicate of Westminster GRE

People get in trouble because they think they’re clever enough to _____ the law.

After a productive year, the farmers of old would often sing a(n) ___ to their gods.

The bullet wound did not _____ the suspect enough to slow him down during the chase.

More than likely, the stress at work will _____ your illness and make you moody.

The disgruntled curator was accused of ____ after the robbery was shown to be an inside job.

He was an _____ leader who was quick to start wars with neighboring countries.

When the cat ran out in front of my car, I slammed on the brakes and came to a ______ halt.

Helen’s living room is so crowded that no one can appreciate the _____ beauty of her furniture.

While I know I am not a model of ____, I try to tell the truth as often as possible.

When teenagers talk to their parents about their bad grades, it is not unusual for them to ___.

As a judge, Helen has sworn to never deliberately deceive or ______ while presiding in court.

When Jack agreed to help cut the grass, he did not realize the chore would be so ____.

Under ____ law, soldiers take the power of the local police and assume control of an area.

As the coordinator of the show, Chuck _____ the backstage duties to local technicians.

A most _____ man, the candidate is always willing to shake hands with voters.

John’s business ___, along with his computer skills, made him an asset to the software company.

People near the recycling plant were evacuated because the fire was creating _____ fumes.

Scratching your eye will not _____ the itching.

spoken or done without preparation

The comic’s ____ humor goes over well with smart college students.

The church leader was deemed a(n) ______ when he spoke out against his religion’s views.

Eventually, the phrase became so ___ that people stopped saying it.

Seek ____ from your boss before taking a two hour lunch next time.

The critic will ____ the popular movie as one of the best of its time.

Although Sarah meant her joke to be _____, the people around her took offense.

The movie described the ____ history of the mafia since 1950.

He was tried and condemned to death for being a heretic, while his wife was _____ in a convent.

I understand why you are concerned about my late pregnancy, but acting overly ____ is crazy.

Nobody wants to work in a group with Jack because he is ____ and unwilling to be a team player.

Our ____ instructor was able to answer every question asked by our class.

to explode with a loud noise; detonate.

self-evident or unquestionable.

Six innings in with a home-run, the baseball player swung the bat each time with ____.

While Barbara likes to discuss her personal life with our co-workers, I am much more ____.

Every election deals with the ____ issues that have been the focus of previous elections.

As I answered the final question on the test, my _____ had me torn between two answers.

Although I was _____ about the trip, I was also nervous about flying for the first time.

Taran bowed his head in _____ to his master.

After years in the boxing ring, Max had become ____ to pain.

After their team lost the basketball game, the disappointed fans looked _____.

Those with a developed _____ sense can tell a cheap suit from an expensive one.

In ____ circumstances, law enforcement officers can enter without a warrant.

The head chef at the popular seafood restaurant is viewed as a lobster ____.

The drunken man’s ______ conduct drew the police officer’s attention.

My mother is _____ in nature and never does anything without rationalizing it first.

Danielle always wears her stylish outfits with _____.

How can you be so ____ towards Raymond when he constantly puts you down?

The judge ordered the magazine to ____ the false statements it made about the actress.

authorized; recognized; accepted

To help _____ my guilt, I told the truth.

Sometimes my youngest brother seems too ____ to understand anything I say.

It was easy to _____ the book's fancy language for comic effect.

to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn

Lacking personal touches, the couple’s formal living room was quite _____.

When the crazed man _____ a gun in the airport, he was immediately shot by a security guard.

As long as the two countries remain _____, there will never be a peace treaty between them.

Since my son has a history of failing classes, his good grades are a welcome _____.

Do you think he has plans to _____ with the stolen money?

Fortunately, my ___ led me to bring an umbrella to work on what was supposed to be a sunny day.

Everyone told Jennifer her dream of being a Hollywood star was ____, but she proved them wrong.

The president was _____ on his plan for the company and would not listen to other options.

Although my mother tried, she could not ______ me of my belief in Santa Claus when I was a kid.

Will you stop using those ____ clichés?

Because Haley is a _____ cleaner, every inch of her house is spotless.

With your ____ free time this week, you should be volunteer at the homeless shelter.

The beauty queen waved so often that her greeting was simply ___.

Creating ______ is a popular hobby with fantasy authors.

After the millionaire saw evidence of his new wife's ____ spending, he filed for a divorce.

involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

The princess had ____ servants who showered her with attention.

Eddie has a tendency to _____ his entire allowance on comic books and action figures.

Constantly licking themselves, cats are ______ creatures.

Janice hoped her smile would ____ the sadness she felt.

While my supervisor liked to think of himself as open-minded, he was really _______.

During the election, the crooked politician did everything in his power to ______ his rival.

I wish we had a dishwasher to handle the ____ task of washing dishes every night.

At every party, there is always one lady who has to ____ on about her cute kids.

Many _____ investors sold their tech stocks long before the market crashed.

My husband and I chose a peaceful ______ town in the country for our summer retreat.

to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc; reimburse

The directions for assembling the complex table were not very ___.

Listening to your dull story about becoming a librarian is leaving me in a state of ____.

The passing of the gun control bill may ____ a rapid increase in illegal gun sales.

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

His detractors call him arrogant and self-________.

to object to or hesitate over something.

Although Betsy loves all types of music, she has a particular _____ for country tunes.

Known for making funny faces, the _____ kid entertained everyone in class.

Without proper guidance, the band produces _____ music that no one wants to hear.

While the professor’s lectures were designed to be _____, they only confused the students.

Margie is an ______ storyteller who can paint a picture with her words.

The water was so _____ you could see the rocks in the bottom of the creek.

Since Carl did not want to offend anyone, he gave a very ____ answer.

Beauty is a(n) ____ term until it is defined by the beholder.

He resorted to the worst flattery and _____ to win the job.

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

When Gregory was a monk, he lived an _____ lifestyle that excluded worldly goods.

a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly

When the defendant put his feet up on the table, the judge scolded him for his _____.

Although our nonprofit is ____, we have already raised over a million dollars in four months.

In today’s computer world, a floppy disk is ______.

At a _____ meeting, the two spies exchanged secret information.

My ____ six-year-old sister still believes there is an Easter bunny.

The photographic evidence revealed by the security camera was essential to _____ the suspect.

The pharmacy board will _____ the pharmacist for not properly monitoring his drug supply.

I have serious ___ about my teenage daughter dating an older man.

It was easy for the wealthy defendant to sway the ____ judge with the offer of a blank check.