He _________ us with food, drink, and endless stories of his seafaring days.

I don't like listening to my older sister quarrel, so i sometimes step in and attempt to ________ their disagreements

After seven owners had made additions to the house, each in different style, the building looked so __________ that no one would but it.

Having grown up in a______ where children were "seen but not heard," my grandfather is perplexed by the outspoken behavior of today's youth.

After many years of public service, she has a splendid record without the slightest__________ of wrongdoing

"In that smart outfit, you look as __________ and stylish as a model," my sister said.

His devil-may-care attitude toward his job eventually earned him a reputation for being________ and unreliable.

A good supervisor is one who can be firm and efficient without giving the impression of being__________

When we were upset and confused, it was only your_______ advice that prevented us from doing something foolish.

As my friend became older, the ________ in his behavior grew stranger and more difficult to deal with.