Veterans Day is a special day where Americans honor men of ________________ who have served in one of the military branches.
vestige
valor
impetus
vitality
The signing of the ageement to end World War I was the _____________ for this holiday.
denunciation
impetus
plaintive
atonement
BMS honors veterans at a Veterans Day assembly. Since it it such a solemn cermeony, teachers ____________ any display of ________________ during the assembly.
atone, vitality
demean, superficiality
denounce, levity
sap, dourness
The few World War II veterans still alive today are a ____________ of the greatest generation that ever lived.
crusader
impetus
stolid
vestige
Many veterans have described their experiences as a living _________________ because of the horrible acts they witnessed.
gaffe
inferno
rage
impetus
Through many trials and tribulations, these brave soldiers remained _____________.
dour
doleful
plaintive
stolid
Dring World War II, the families of fallen soldiers received a gold star to put in their windows. The _________ of the bereaved wives and mothers could be heard all down the street.
saps
gaffes
plaints
rages
While students normally give __________________ applause for a keynote speaker, this time they clapped with much enthusiasm because of the veteran's moving story.
perfunctory
lowly
stolid
choleric
Even though many of the veterans are elderly, they have a _______________ that is marked by their physical and emotional well being.
superficiality
levity
vitality
enhancement
Our armed forces have fought to protect freedom around the world, and they will continue to ___________ for the poor and needy.