Book Three Lesson Five

John was in a _____ deciding what his college major should be.

antonym for carnal

tending to show off one's learning

enthusiastic

relating to physical appetite, especially sexual

something that does not logically follow

an excessively fashion-conscious man

strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public criticism

In _____ to the young widow, we moved quietly aside and allowed her to pass.

fertile; productive

antonym for imprecation

extremely necessary; vitally important

to make dirty; to stain

cheerful; optimistic

respect; consideration

embarrassment; complete loss of courage

to weaken; to cause to become worse

to remove offensive passages of a play, novel, etc.

Few people believe witches perform _____, but tv shows them casting spells on innocent people.

an expression of praise

Marcia's _____ attitude allowed her to make friends easily.

a puzzling situation; a dilemma

antonym for rakish

carefree; dashing; jaunty

antonym for impair

antonym for ebullient

hazy; vague; uncertain

a sad or mournful poem

If the editors _____ more of the book, there won't be anything left to read.

a curse