Unit 5 Vocab

The river ____ along its rocky course, seeming to converse with the wind and trees.

You may think his explanation is totally clear, but I find it confusing and ____.

While his ___ acted as decoys, the youngsters attempted to pilfer some cash from the bin.

Even people who appear to be free may be in __ to their own prejudices and desires.

People who just do the minimum amount to work to get by have a __ attitude toward their work.

After his girlfriend left him, he has lain in bed ____ for a week.

Their bigger, faster, more experienced players ____ our team, 56 to 7.

Military disasters during WWI were the ______ that sparked the Russian Revolution of 1917. 

After the police got the evidence, it became ____ to track down the suspects.

His __ demeanor might help him gain many customers, but could also alienate some.

He has deceived me so many times -- he is a(n) ____ liar.

The peasant family's ___ to the local warlords had begun centuries ago.

Disgusted by the government's policies, ___ took to the streets.

After I sprayed RAID, there was an _________ of ants from the kitchen cabinets.

The boss's ___ hurt his employee, especially since it was in front of the entire staff.

If that baby keeps ___ through the movie, I'm going to walk out.

Her excellent command of French should ___ her efforts to get a job as a foreign ambassador.

People may harbor hidden or ____ prejudices that we are not aware of.

The best way to __ the claim that something isn't possible is to go out and do it.

Unemployment will stay at a high level so long as a nation's economy remains __.

It is possible that our society will ___ to the weaknesses that have destroyed other nations.

The silence was shattered by the __ voices of trumpets announcing the heroes' return.

For people who are starving, finding food has become the ____ concern in life.

On occasion, the US Senate will ___ members who have violated its rules.

Rules of punctuation should not be considered purely ___.