Because the law would go into effect regardless, the signature of the vice president on the bill was a mere _______.
The editors of the magazine have ______ that, every year, some lucky movie star will be named the "Celebrity of the Year."
Dean complained that his nightly homework seemed to require a(n) ______ amount of his time.
After much debate, the company ______ a policy to deal with inter-office conflicts.
When the comedian's routine began to seem ______ and tired, audiences stopped coming to his shows.
Vanessa's ______ behavior at the banquet gained her a reputation as a graceful and polite girl.
One of the larger oil companies was accused of trying to ______ a local congressman.
The audience was composed entirely of people hostile to one contestant; therefore, the outcome of the show was ______.
It is important to dress appropriately and exhibit ______ when representing your school at an academic event.
The _____ setting of the diamond consisted of several complex knots of gold and rubies.