Vocabulary Lessons 5-6

13. When my ancestors _____ to the United States, they had many hopes and dreams.

18. At the sports banquet, the presentation of awards will _____ the serving of dessert.

10. Members of the commission hope to effect a change in the laws regarding cell phone use while driving.

19. My friend Nicole's loud voice and _____ style attracts attention wherever she goes.

7. The ambassador's pacific speech made people believe that war could be avoided.

8. Several disinterested observers monitored the elections in the new democracy.

15. The little boy I babysit for after school every day is really _____ and shy.

6. Somalia has endured the depredations of civil unrest and warfare for many years.

14. The _____ young man pushed to the head of the line and demanded immediate service.

17. Several seasons of poor crops caused great _____ among the farm families in the region.

2. Club members agreed to proceed with the plan and meet again in a month.

3. Esperanza, intrepid as ever, has signed up late to take chemistry, physics and calculus.

9. When he spoke with the store manager, James tried to be assertive yet polite.

20. During the long speech, Ethan wiggled in his seat and looked out the window, completely _____ in the speaker's views

11. Watching a crackling, flickering campfire always puts me in a completely _____ mood.

4. The potato famine caused many people to emigrate from Ireland in the late 1840s.

12. Acting quite _____ when she was caught in a lie, Samantha immediately changed her story.

5. Strident voices called for the prime minster's resignation whenever he appeared in public.

1. Normally complaisant, Griffin surprised his friend by refusing to support her latest scheme.

16. Most commuters will not be _____ by the roadwork, which will be done early in the morning, before rush hour.