Commonly Confused Words #2

After visiting Tom yesterday, I don't think he looks very ___.

Norman's struggle to open the window was an ____ event.

I've found that believing in love is nothing more than a sad ____.

The professor gave only a brief ____ to the work at hand.

Jim's knowledge about insects makes him an ____ person to consult for information about ants.

Jane's sweet smile is only an ___.

Mothers always say ___ things.

I have discovered an ___ device!

Amy found his story to be quite _____.

You fooled me again! I'm so ___ !

Hollywood ___ romance and glittering success.

Sherlock Holmes had great powers of ___.

The detective prudently remained ____ in the outcome of the case.