Although the lion appears ____ during the circus acts, he is really a fierce animal when uncontrolled by a trainer.

The nefarious villain twirled his mustache in one hand and gave a _____ laugh.

The ______ Mr. Kretz offered to raise Bonnie's grade if she gave him one hundred dollars.

Rory's mother will _____ for weeks if anyone touches her collectible dolls.

Once Danielle married the wealthy doctor, she became _____ and would not associated with people in her old neighborhood.

Belle _____ for more than this provincial life.

One of the first lessons Jeremiah learned in the Boy Scouts was how to _____ a fire.

Michael was horrified and embarrassed when Kiera _______ his advances in the crowded cafeteria.

After being the first student in class done with his 100-question test, Dennis sat _______ and watched his classmates sweat.