Midterm Review Part II (Vocabulary)

The talented musician left behind a ______ of top-ten hits and number-one albums.

The witches said several _______. cursing anyone who wronged them.

Everyone on the team has a ____ interest in how the season plays out.

Hitler was a ______ dictator who is responsible for killing many innocent people.

I thought I'd seen the worst, but this morning was only a(n) _____ to a really bad day.

Sometimes, it is hard to ______ from eating too much candy since it is so delicious!

The _______ cashier who greeted everyone with a hug won "Employee of the Year."

Jessie decided it would be most ____ to leave town as soon as she could.

Kristin Bell is extremely _____; she always looks perfect!

At first I hated the novel, but then after reading it again, I became ____ with it.

The long and dangerous waters were an ____ to the refugees who were trying to seek freedom.

If that child keeps directing _____ comments at his mom, she will put him in time out!

Surrounded by ________, the reporters could not determine which witnesses were reliable.

He stood up to the bully and yelled, "Stop _______ me!"

The _____ basketball  player had no business being on the court.

Because she eats too much, my cat is _____.

Although some people find practical jokes funny, Didi finds them ______.

There was a formal _____ issued which prohibited leaving the country.

Nassir Little is an _____ player who has scored many points for UNC.

The teacher was a ______; therefore, many students dreaded sitting through her long lectures.

I forgot my speech, so I had to _____ the whole thing!!!

The carolers were ______ with joy as they sang the seasonal songs to children.

Security were sent to _____the unruly crowd.

________, the overweight man worked out every day until he met his goal of losing fifty pounds.

I don't have a hidden ____; I just want to be your friend.

This situation is hardly ____ to that one; in fact, they are completely different.

"I didn't really dream that," the child admitted. "It was just a _____ of my imagination!"

Most contestants on Jeopardy are ____ since they know a lot about little things!

We became _____ with the speaker when his speech hit the two-hour mark.

The new government tried to ____ its ideas onto resistant supporters.

The Declaration of Independence writers ____ their beliefs that "all men are created equal"

Her natural ______ was gloomy, but she tried not to mope.

Bossy but efficient, the lead chefs _____ tasks to the other cooks in the kitchen.

Education is the most ______ path to success.

The ______ sunflowers grew towards the light.

The surgeon had to ______ the openings of the man's arteries so blood could pass through.

The motor ______ the boat to the shore.

_________ but adept and efficient, the coach led the team to a state title.

The man's ______ behavior annoyed the more mature people surrounding him.

The young poet could produce lines of skillful _____ and great beauty.

Juan, an ____ little boy, loved to sit and talk to strangers for hours.

His version of the song was a ______ compared to the original one played on the radio.

Math problems in geometry ____ me. I just don't get it!

My ______ that the Dolphins were horrible drew disagreement from lifetime fans.

Feeling the effects of the anesthesia, I was not completely ___ and thought my bed was a train!

Through talent & a ___ series of events, Carolina found themselves the NCAA 2017 champions.

I tried to be _____ about the situation and fix the problem before it became worse.

Presidents always have a(n) ____, the Secret Service, following them around for protection.

If the law did not ____ speeding, there would be far more traffic accidents.

The ________ teenager talked back to her mom and ignored all of her questions.

The criminals were _____ after a long time in prison.

When I realized the remark was offensive, I _____ my statement.

The desert travelers were careful not to _____ their precious supply of water.

In the Tell Tale Heart, the narrator is both the ____ and the _____.

After years of doing nothing but swimming every week day, Charles became ______ with the sport.

Hattie seemed to see a ______ in every corner of the dark haunted house.

The scientist was a ______, donating tons of money to St. Jude to help find a cure for cancer.

The lesson was so _____, even a first-grader could understand it!

I like to keep a _____ going with my friends; sometimes we talk all night.

Because Saran Wrap is _____, you can see through it!

A skyscraper needs a strong foundation to ________ its structure and weight.

I now have a ________ to salmon since I ate it every day for 2 years straight!

The priest wore a special _____ for his Christmas Eve sermon.

Spelling Bee contestants must clearly _______ their letters while spelling each word.

My order to the waitress was _____ thanks to the noisy customers surrounding me.

When James announced he would no longer play for the Heat, ticket holders ___ their season tix.