The hikers found a pile of ________ shoes near the trail, which someone had thrown away because they were old and worn out.

The actor stood alone on the stage and delivered a long, powerful ________ that explained his character's inner feelings to the audience.

Even though they missed the bus, the students felt very ________ when a kind neighbor offered them a ride to school so they wouldn't be late.

The shepherd lived a ________ life, moving his flock of sheep from one green field to another throughout the year instead of staying in one home.

With plenty of sunlight and fresh water, the beautiful flowers in the garden began to ________ and grow very quickly.

The construction workers put up a ________ fence around the park that would only stay there until the new playground was finished.

The young musician decided to ________ at least two hours every single day to practicing the piano so she could become a professional.

Whenever the young boy looked at the old photographs of his hometown, he would ________ for the days when he could play in the fields with his old friends.

During the heated debate, the students were reminded to remain ________ and treat each other with respect, even if they disagreed with someone's opinion.

My aunt is a close ________ who visits our house every Thanksgiving to celebrate with the whole family.

The shepherd move from place to place to find fresh grass for his sheep, leading a very ——— lifestyle.

After many years of living in different cities, Sarah began to ——— for the quiet life she once had in the countryside.

The old, broken bicycle was left in the alley because it was ——— and no longer useful to anyone.

The blooming garden began to ——— after the gardener started watering the plants every morning.

The actor stood alone on the stage and delivered a long ———, sharing his inner thoughts with the audience.

The rain stopped just before the picnic started, so we felt very ——— that the weather cleared up in time.

Because the school library was being painted, the students had to use a ——— classroom for their book club meetings for just one week.

The kind scientist decided to ________ her entire life to finding a cure for the disease.

Even when they disagreed about the rules of the game, the students remained "civil" and spoke to each other with respect.

My aunt, who is a close ——— of mine, visits us every year for Thanksgiving dinner.