Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them ____________ judges of the quality of an artist's work.

(adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

(verb) to express agreement; (noun) agreement

(noun) one who does good to others

(adj.) sincere, real, without pretense

(adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

(noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

(noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

(noun) a difference; a lack of agreement

(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

(verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

(adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

(adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

(adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable

(verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

(verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

(adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

(noun) rashness, boldness

(adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

(adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless

Most people support _________ programs to help the less fortunate of this world.

Workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force management to _______________ to their demands.

Without the help of many _______________ most charities would be unable to carry out their work.

The novelist won high praise for her ability to portray the ______________ emotions of children.

In today's busy world, where people are often heedless of others, a________________act is admired by all.

An employer may complain of a ___________ of qualified applicants for available jobs.

Many a _______________ suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival.

A _________________in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial.

The First Amendment protects the right of free speech for everyone, even those with _______________views that are repugnant to most people.

Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to _____________ on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East.

Writing is a ______________ process for some authors but a laborious task for others.

All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her ______________courage in the face of grave danger.

After the blizzard, we had to ___________through deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores.

The mortal remains of thousands who fell in America's wars ___________ in Arlington National Cemetery.

The kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with the ___________ aroma of onion soup.

When I am ___________ in doing my chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.

Few of his subordinates had the _______________to answer the general back.

People with _______________ dispositions can make life miserable for those who have to work with them.