Improving Vocabulary Skills Chapter 21

Most governments in the world are ___, but a few countries do have a state religion.

Andrew discovered his ___ talent for acting when he was asked to play the part of Peter Pan.

No one has been able to come up with a ___ explanation for what happened. It's a mystery.

To compose, perform or provide without preparation; invent

To keep away from; avoid consistently

Believable

To name to an office or duty; appoint

To act or look like; imitate

Since we don't have a fireplace, we sometimes play a video of one to ___ a romantic, cozy fire.

Not directly related to religion; not spiritual, worldly

You should prepare carefully for your presentation. It's not something you should ___.

Present but hidden or inactive

After a ___ glance at his notes, the senator ___ from his prepared speech and spoke honestly.

I'm planning to enroll in college next year. In the ___, I need to save as much money as I can.

Done quickly and without attention to detail

The period of time in between; meantime

After Joe's divorce, many of his former friends ___ him. They sided with his ex-wife.

It might rain, but I don't think we should ___ from our plans to go away. We need a break!

In the __ between my retirement and the hiring of a new manager, Jo has been __ to be in charge

He only gave the document a(n) ___ look before he signed it.

The management has ___ this area as a place where smoking is allowed.

To turn aside or stray, as from a path, direction, or standard