1. avid
eager or greedy
Avid for the promotion, Abe continually went out of his way to please his superiors.

2. capable of catching fire or burning.
combustible
capable of catching fire or burning.
Liquid hydrogen is a highly combustible material.

3. the blue color of the cloudless sky
azure
the blue color of the cloudless sky
The azure sky at the shore, invited beach-goers from all around the area.

4. forebearance patience
The gymnastics teacher had to show a lot of forebearance working with the young girls prone to silliness.

5. The convict was clad in a black and white striped jumpsuit.
Clothed or covered
The convict was clad in a black and white striped jumpsuit.

6. Elaborately or excessively decorated
ornate
Elaborately or excessively decorated
The ornate cathedrals of the 15th century were adorned with expensive stained glass.

7. The man proved himself resilient in the face of misfortune.
Able to recover quickly from misfortune or to return to its original state.
The man proved himself resilient in the face of misfortune.

8. tremulous A. trembling or quaking
Her shaky, tremulous voice indicated the depth of her fear.

9. overt A. not hidden Her overt reaction was one of disgust at the food on her plate.

10. indulgent A. 1) inclined to give in easily or B) lenient
The indulgent parents bought their child every electronic device possible.