| A | B |
|---|
| adroit | many rodeo performers are [BLANK] at twirling a rope while on horseback. |
| amicable | Sometimes meditation by a neutral individual can lead to an [BLANK] settlement of a dispute. |
| averse | You are not likely to become a marathon runner if you are [BLANK] to strenuous exercise. |
| belligerent | I did not expect such a [BLANK] answer to my question. |
| benevolent | The newcomers had nothing but [BLANK] feelings toward all their neighbors. |
| cursory | The gave a final [BLANK] glance at the text of her speech before mounting the podium. |
| duplicity | We found it difficult to believe that our good friend could be capable of such [BLANK] |
| extol | Many inspiring stories and plays have been written that [BLANK] the heroic deeds of Joan of Arc. |
| feasible | Our city needs to develop a [BLANK] plan of action for dealing with storms and other emergencies |
| grimace | The [BLANK] of the refugee in the photograph reveals the pain of homelessness. |
| holocaust | Jounalists at the time were eager to interview survivors of the Chicago [BLANK]. |
| impervious | It is best to store flour in a container with a plastic cover that is [BLANK] to moisture. |
| impetus | The coming of winter gave a new [BLANK] to the appeals for food and clothing for needy families. |
| jeopardy | Experienced mountaineers know that a single mistake can put an entire expedition in serious [BLANK] |
| meticulous | If you have a full-time job outside the home, you may find it exceedingly difficult to be a [BLANK] housekeeper. |
| nostalgia | Looking at old scrapbooks and reading old letters can bring on a vague sense of [BLANK]. |
| quintessence | Risking one's own life to save the lives of others is considered the [BLANK] of selfless valor. |
| retrogress | In the novel, the survivors of a nuclear explosion [BLANK] into a state of barbarism and anarchy. |
| scrutinize | Lawyers are paid to [BLANK] legal papers and explain the fine print to their clients. |
| tepid | A cup of [BLANK] tea will not warm you up on a chilly morning. |
