Unit 15: Day 1 1. The accountant tried to _____ the new tax legislation to me. 2. Although I am afraid of the dentist, I must _____ my fears and go for a root canal. 3. The senator ran his campaign based on vilification of his opponent. 4. Compose a sentence using an apostrophe (plural possessive) and VEHEMENT

Unit 15: Day 2 1. Since hockey players often crash into each other at high speed, it's not surprising that occasionally a(n) ______ develops. 2. The ______ expression on the doll's porcelain face seemed to proclaim, "All is right with the world." 3. We heard the siren's strident wail. 4. Compose a sentence using an apostrophe and CONCUR

Unit 15: Day 3 1. He was just an average player when he first joined the team, but everyone admired his ________ efforts to improve his game. 2. In a short amount of time and with only a few ingredients, I had a _____ stew simmering on the stove. 3. The prophet willingly gave up his powers. 4. Compose a sentence using an apostrophe and RETICENT

Unit 15: Day 4 1. The figures in the surrealistic painting had the _____ appearance of character in a nightmare. 2. With deep _______, I must confess that I was the one who neglected to complete the group assignment. 3. Will you please clarify some of the confusing language of the treaty? 4. Compose a sentence using the word RENOUNCE and an apostrophe

Unit 15: Day 5 1. You can imagine my _____ at losing such an important election by only one vote. 2. She tried to remain awake, but the ______ atmosphere of the warm and cozy parlor was too much for her. 3. We must accustom ourselves to our new surroundings. 4. Compose a sentence using an apostrophe and zealous

Unit 15: Day 6 1. Americans cannot afford to grow ____ but must remain ever vigilant in safeguarding their livelihood. 2. The library became a scene of ________ when a practical joker released a mouse in between the shelves. 3. He is a fervent supporter of the candidate's platform. 4. Compose a sentence using a compound noun possessive and VEHEMENT.

Unit 15: Day 7 1.When we first reached Denver, we found it difficult at first to ___________ ourselves to the thinner air. 2. The conceited actor was anything but _____________ when discussing his many "triumphs" on stage, screen and TV. 3. After a lot of cajoling, our parents agreed to our request to stay out past curfew. 4. Compose a sentence using a plural possessive and FRACAS

Unit 15: Day 8 1. It's not surprising that after so many years of military service, he has had a hard time ______________ to civilian life. 2. He has a good deal of ability, but his _________ personality has prevented him from getting ahead in the business world. 3. The introverted boy tends to stifle strong emotions. 4. Compose a sentence with an apostrophe (and a word of your choice)

Unit 15: Day 9 1. My nightmare was so ______ and bizarre; everything was so distorted! 2. His ______ nature makes it hard to get a word in edgewise! 3. The barroom erupted into a noisy brouhaha! 4. Write a sentence using an apostrophe and vocab word of your choice.

Unit 15: Day 10 1. Some people seem to relish every un_______ piece of gossip they hear! 2. For centuries people have wondered how to ________ some of the classic pieces of literature. 3. I am not very tolerant of sudden changes to the schedule. 4. Sentence with apostrophe & word of choice