Sadlier Level A unit 4-6 Review

The bear was ___ after its long winter sleep, and immediately started foraging for food.

The evidence against them was so overwhelming that he did not expect the jury to _____ him .

a series of notes clarifying or explaining something

a being that must eventually die

the condition of being lost in thought

to confuse, make stupid

coarse, vulgar

The strike talks faced a troubling ___ when the union added another demand to its list.

obedient

an idle wanderer

to wear away by rubbing

When war breaks out, a country often grants its leaders the ___ to use troops and resources.

The new cook hoped he wouldn't ___ the cooking ruin the expensive food, and be fired.

The most common cut for diamonds is one in which there are 58 ___ .

The criminal's record began with ___ theft and ended with grand larceny.

flexible

One of the toddler's greatest joys was carefully building a pile of blocks that he could then _

a summary

to think, believe

Before he took the job he made sure he would be ___ for his moving expenses.

hard to explain or understand

an annulment, cancellation

Although he is often blamed for having betrayed his country, his __ to his family is well known

lack of thankfulness

The bitter ___ between the two had meant they did not speak for years.

speech that is loud and threatening

The Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans has a reputation for being particularly ___.

to make peaceful or calm

the program for a meeting

deep and painful regret for one's past misdeeds

a sourvenir

It is the job of the defense attorney to ___ the testimony of the prosecution's witness.

The soothing words and music _____ dreaminess and contentment.

The French Queen was considered self-centered that she singlehandedly ___ the rep[utation

Jackie Robinson a famous baseball player made his ___ in 1947 and was voted Rookie of the Year.

The land around the volcanic eruption was ___, with nothing but smoldering ruins surrounding it

to preserve

to destroy, ruin

In a marriage ceremony, the bride and groom ___ their love for each other.

to leave in a hopeless position

When the dancer came out to perform one last dance she was met with an ___ that lasted.

Even as a toddler she was a ___ child who had to have her own way.

Many a youngster ___ an older brother and sister as someone who can do no wrong.

Various devices from the Ouija board to tea leaves have been claimed to ___ but none are real

with a sharp point

No one can tell how long a business cycle will last sometimes they are short ___

to go away from, leave empty

She did not want to go back to the office so instead she ___ on the sidewalk window shopping.

Everyone gathered to honor the ___ who had risked their lives to support the rebel government

friendly, good-natured