Directions: Choose a word from the list to complete each sentence.
resolutely, monotonous, elaborate, disdain, intricate, extravagant,
lurid, impregnable, persistent, intimate, vindication, skedaddle
1. The convict received complete ________________ when the jury declared him
innocent of all charges.
2. Working on an assembly line in McGruger’s factory was so _______________ that an eight hour shift seemed to go on forever.
3. Her quilt pattern was so ________________ that it took several weeks to
complete.
4. My aunt considered the horror movie to be very _____________ and in extremely bad taste.
5. When the farmer caught us in his garden, we all decided it would be best to
___________________.
6. Edinburgh Castle was thought to be ________________ by the Scots.
7. Buying her a diamond necklace was considered by many to be a very _______________ act.
8. Most _________________ did he deny the serious accusations made against him.
9. There must be a good deal of trust in a relationship before two people can become ______________ friends.
10. Most inventors agree that one must be very _______________ in order to achieve final success.
11. The thieves came up with quite an _____________ scheme for breaking into the mansion.
12. Mr. Burns treated all of his employees with ______________ and disrespect.