When Joyce used a(n)_________ unfamiliar to her listeners, she was forced to stop and explain.

Our manager did not ________ just one of out for criticism; he expressed displeasure with the whole department.

Due to his rather ______ upbringing, John had tasted few foods besides those cooked by his family.

Jeremy often tried to ________ his nervous coworker from the chaos raging in the office.

One __________ of Rebeccas's was her tendency to nap standing up.

Ana's ____________ knack for remembering phone numbers led the rest of us to seek her help many times.

Through _____________ spectators used to crowd Times Square on New Year's Eve, this year it was unusually empty.

A(n)_____________ of wheat on the international market was the result of an excellent growing season.

Mr. Hooper was amazed when a _____________of his students chose to skip recess for a science presentation.

My teacher _______________ at least ten reasons why she refused to pass me for the year.

Olivia confessed that she was _____________ by my sudden change of mood.