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The director tried desperately to get his depressed actors into the ______ mood they needed for the party scene.
In order to get along in the cramped cabin, we had to ignore one another's _____
Molly's mother advised her that all the regret in the world could not _____ a hurtful word or deed.
The film ends on a(n) _____ note: the main character, recalling all the freinds he has lost, sheds a single tear.
To honor the death of the soldiers, the musician recast one of his more popular tunes as a(n) ______ expressing sorrow and loss.
The state trooper had seen many people involved in minor accidents get angry, but none had become as _____ as the woman whose car was barely scratched.
Janice said sternly that she did not appreciate our ______ behavior during what should have been a very solemn occasion.
What appeared to be a period of _____ for the musician was actually a time of great internal change.
Leigh explained that her remark was not meant to be _____ , regardless of how offensive it had sounded.
Although I considered myself a(n) _____ defender of my religion, I knew that others were far more devoted.
Even Governor Ling, known as a man of great _____ did not give a straightforward answer about the controversial issue.
Some of the children in the ward regained mobility and their former youthful glow, while others remained _____ and almost lifeless.
Andy's ______ study skills ensured that he never missed a day's homework.
Liz found organizing her closet such a(n) _____ task that she decided she would never do it again.
As they realized their team was about to win the championship, the fans leaped to their feet in _____.
Though he admitted that the _____ of the meadows was pleasing to the eye, Anthony missed his home in the Painted Desert.
Corinne's red hair, catching the afternoon sunlight, seemed almost _____.
When the quiz-show contestant began to _____ an issue related to his missed question, the host cut to a commericial.
Although Scott hinted that something major would be taking place in the next few days, he would not _____.
Although other writers _____ Craig for his strange style, he continues to write in an experimental fashion.
Bill attributed his recent _____ to the rainy weather and lack of excitement at his job.
Although many of her past schemes had not been _____ this time Rosa's invention seemed sure to work.
Bobo and Chuckles ______ the founder of their organization with a splendid dinner at the Clown Club.
Fearing that her subjects might _____ her, the queen began repealing some of her stricter laws.
The Martians' leader seemed to be a(n) _____ of great power and knowledge.
Even when people _____ her skills, Ashley enjoys playing volleyball.
Ignoring the ______ of the lovesick young man below her balcony, Andrea focused her telescope on a particular star.
The chief of police said that she was _____ by citizens' lack of respect for even the most basic laws.
Studies have found that missing breakfast in the morning may ____ a child's ability to pay attention in class.
When Paris was liberated from the Nazis, crowds of people celebrated with ______ abandon.