Wordly wise book 9 lesson 18 sentences

Question 1

Sebastian was such an effective debater that he could argue a position that did not seem_______, and then be convincing.

Accepted Answer

tenable

Question 2

When he walked onto the stage, his shy smile and head tilted to one side testified to his ______

Accepted Answer

diffidence

Question 3

Katherine would _______ her fist at the sky every time the rain cancelled her soccer game.

Accepted Answer

brandish

Question 4

With the help of Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller was able to _____ physical impairments.

Accepted Answer

surmount

Question 5

The guards at Buckingham Palace, in London, are in full _______ as they march back and forth.

Accepted Answer

regalia

Question 6

Asif is an ardent _________ of classic rock and roll.

Accepted Answer

devotee

Question 7

We finally allowed the dog on the couch because his _______ whining was making us feel bad.

Accepted Answer

plaintive

Question 8

Although she was nervous, the 13 year old gymnast shook hands with the president with the _____ of a diplomat.

Accepted Answer

aplomb

Question 9

I had to use tape to make sure the stamp ______ to the envelope.

Accepted Answer

adhered

Question 10

My grandmother was _______ in a dress of burgundy velvet at her 19th birthday party.

Accepted Answer

resplendent

Question 11

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is an _______ viewed by millions all over the world.

Accepted Answer

extravaganza

Question 12

People may not have agreed with the governor's political views, but no one questioned her ______.

Accepted Answer

integrity

Question 13

The actress said she would willingly take a _____ role in a play if she found the character interesting.

Accepted Answer

subordinate

Question 14

The ice skater raised her arms and bowed slightly to acknowledge the _______ of the crowd.

Accepted Answer

plaudits

Question 15

Yuriko decided to wait until after dinner to _______ the subject of an increase in her allowance.

Accepted Answer

broach

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