Choose the word that is a better fit for each blank.
1. research / await
After weeks of hard work, the scientists must___________the results of their
2. misery / beloved
After the death of her___________ pet, the woman felt nothing but__________ for
many weeks.
3. complained / variety
The store had a __________ of canned vegetables, but the man___________ that
they didn’t have his favorite brand.
4. due / confused
The new schedule___________ passengers who thought the train was__________
at 8 a.m.
5. climate / establish
The island was a great place to ___________ a hotel since the___________ was
warm throughout the year.
6. although / prior
___________ he had
a lot of bad luck in the past, he refused to let__________
events stop him from moving forward.
7. furnace / entire
The___________was turned
up to the highest temperature, but it couldn’t heat the
___________ room.
8. mature / midst
In the___________ of a terrible war, the young boys had to___________ quickly.
9. measured / leash
To make sure the dog’s ___________was long enough,
Bob took out a ruler and
__________ it.
10. buried/apply
She insisted that they___________ her mother’s favorite perfume before they
__________ her.
