Vocabulary Sentence Completion 38

1. Carly’s ________ spending on shoes and clothing caused her parents a great deal of concern because she was no longer saving money for college.

2. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an ________ specialist for a diagnosis.

3. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” said Haines. “There is no such thing as a(n) ________ who is not a corrupt and cruel ruler.”

4. It had rained all afternoon, but the fans were still ________ that the baseball game would still be played.

5. Simona’s ________ with her money caught up with her when she didn’t have the resources to buy a badly needed new car.

6. By sheer ________ force, the men pushed the truck to the side of the road and out of danger.

7. Carter is writing a letter of recommendation that I can include in my ________ for prospective employers.

8. His neighbors found his ________ manner bossy and irritating, and they stopped inviting him to backyard barbeques.

9. The log cabin had a(n) ________ feel, so it was often enjoyed by vacationers from the city throughout the year.

10. Because he was antsy from having eaten too much candy, little William was unable to ________ himself in a respectable manner during the ceremony.