Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 15

The picture tube is the main ______ of a television set.

marked by richness or growth

Was it __________ pretentious of John Hancock to sign his name so large?

honor or respect shown publicly

a person's job; occupation

The political __________ of Golda Meir made understanding world leader.

Arid volcanic terrain contrasts sharply with _________ mountains on the island's opposite side.

unplanned

to call forth by magic; to bring to mind

a mixture of unrelated things

drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself

On the yard sale's bargain table was a ________ of objects priced at under a dollar.

to give special attention to

of or relating to county life or people

The pictures of grazing cows gave a certain _______ charm to the room.

Somewhere in the gathering darkness, a nightingale began to ________.

The aroma of the baking bread __________ up memories of my childhood.

something that complete or makes perfect

Joining the book club ________ you to buy four selections over the year.

great skill or ability

to sing in a melodious manner

Jeff's ______ hints that he wanted a skateboard for his birthday went unnoticed by his parents.

Carpentry started out as my hobby but soon became my ________.

so slight that it goes unnoticed

On Veteran's Day, we pay ________ to those who gave their lives for their country.

She gave a charming __________ speech when called upon by the host.

any of the more important parts of a whole

to require someone to do something; to do a favor for

Candles will be the perfect _________ for an elegant dinner.

The teacher ________ that homework must be done on time.