Sentence Completion

Overindulgence ---- character as well as physical stamina.-debilitates
At such a serious moment, your ----- is inappropriate.-levity
It is --- to try to destroy pests completely with chemical poisons, for as each new chemical pesticide is introduced, the insects gradually become to it.-futile/resistant
Because he is so ---. We can never predict what he will do at any moment.-capricious
People who assume that no evil can befall them are foolishly---complacent
The man who is ----- hesitating which of the two things he will do first, will do neither.-constantly
The teacher suspected cheating as soon as he noticed the pupils ---- glances at his classmate's paper.-furtive
Because he was --- by nature, he prefered reading a book in the privacy of his own study to visitng a night club with friends.-an introvert
Beacuse it was already known that retroviruses could cause cancer in animals, it seemed only -- to searchfor similar cancer causing viruses in human beings.-logical
If you come to the conference table with such an ---- attitude. We cannot expect to reach any harmonious agreement.-obdurate
The bank cashier's ------ of the funds was not discovered until the auditors examined the accounts.-embezzlement
Even if you do not --- what I have to say. I would appreciate your listening to me with an open mind.-concur with
---- of these measures is increasing agricultural production will be known shortly.-Efficacy
---- is a vice.-Vanity
The quotation was erroneously --- to an English poet.-attributed
Because she had a reputation for ---- we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so-----querulousness.....affably
--- is essential when you send telegram as you are charged for every word.-Brevity
Because he was ---, he shunned human society.-a misanthrope
Because the novel was so long, Jamil decided to read the ---- version.-abridged
No act of ---- was more pronounced then his refusal of any rewards for his discovery.-abnegation
Only the fear of immediate --- prevents that country from launching an attack.-reprisal
Physical laws do not, of course, in themselves force bodies to behave in a certain way but merely --- how they behave.-describe
Some students are ---- and went to take only the courses for which they see immediate value.-pragmatic
Some people believe that money is the primary ----- that drives individuals.-motivator
Unless the power condition improves, factories will ----- huge losses.-incur
I regret that my remarks seemed ----. I never intended to belittle you.-disparaging
It will be your task to make sure the ---- of traffic is maintained without interruption.-flow
A diligent scholar, she devoted herself --- to the completion of the work.-assiduously
Identify the word that has been incorretly used: "Planned" Parenthood may "discribe" itself as a 'health organization', but in "real" it is an "ideological" outfit.-real
I was so bored with the verbose and redundant style of victorian novelists that welcomed the change of the ---- style of Hemingway.-terse
We wouldn't mind ----.-waiting
He failed in the examination because none of his answer was ---- to questions asked for.-pertinent
She was very pleased by the appreciation she received.Like every one else, she enjoyed being----praised
Sharmin pointed out that Karim's resume was --- because it merely recorded his previous positions and failed to highlight the specific skills he has mastered in each job.-inadequate
After completing her usual morning chores. Shilpi found herself ----- tired.-surprisingly
The prices of the commodities ------ during the fuel crisis but the producers incurred ---- in profits.-increased/a downfall
Many students will now be starting to --- about their exams result.-worry
The olympic games were watched by ----- billions of people all over the world.-literally
All questions must be original, that is, formulated ---- for the test.-exclusively
For an investor who ----- money, silver or bond are good options.-has very little
I have a profound respect for his political----sagacity
There have been short periods in which the share market has ----- drastically, although the market has experienced strong --- in the last couple of years.-fallen/growth
As news of his indictment spread through the town, the citizens began to -- him and to avoid meeting him.-ostracize
One fiscal discipline has been achived, successful monetary policy implementation should be----feasible
Your-remarks spoil the effect of yourspeech; try not to stray from your subject.-digressive
The surgeons were worried about the possibility of finding ---- growth in the patient.-a malignant
It is an old ----- that says 'only the wearer known where the shoe pinches'.-belief
The ---- beauty of this land captivates our mind and makes us happy.-scenic
Having published over 300 books in 50 years, he is the most --- author of our day.-prolific
The invigilator made us ---- our identity card at the test center.-show
A ---- statement is an comparison it does not compare things explictely, but suggests a likeness between them.-metaphorical...implied
The young man was quickly promoted when his employers saw how -- he was.-Assiduous
We need more men of culture and enlightenment; we have too many --- among us.-philistanes
He ---- pursued the implementation of the project.-doggedly
Lack of money ------ me badly in my pursuit of higher education.-handicapped
Cancer cells are normal cells run toit, growing and multiplying out of-----control
To complete the sentence 'The plane will take - at 7 pm we need.-off
Few people would care to take the negative side of the proposition that the women of the world are ---- and -----oppressed.....scorned
Science progresses by building of what has come before; important findings thus from the basis of -- experiments.-subsequent
Susan's self-confidence was ---- as she has scored poorly in the exam.-demoralized
Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have --- ones.-separate
Experts fail to understand the behind the decisionto move coal by road when there is enough rail capacity in this sector.-rationale
Although dress is ---- in all other ways he seems to be a perfectly normal man.-eccentric
Rahim felt that the uninspiring routine of office work was too ---- for someone of his talent and creativity.-boring
If you are seeking ---- that will resolved all our aliments, you are undertaking an impossible task.-a panacea
Hot milk has long been a standard care for insomnia because of its --- quality.-soporific
------ of this room will be sold.-The possession
Paradoxically, Helen, who had been a strict mother to her children, proved --- mistress to her cats.-a lenient
Since there are so few liberal thinkers on the committee, their influence on its recommendations is-----negligible
Cutting back on perks has been used as a --- of increasing profit margin.-means
I can vouch for his honesty; I have always found him ---- and carefully observant of the truth.-veracious
When we show black smoke billowing from the wing of the plane, we were certain that disaster was------imminent
Lucky is to fortunate as weak is to ----.-fragile
Medieval kingdoms did not become constitutional republics overnight; on the contrary, the change was----gradual
His actions had --- pain and suffering on thousands of people.-inflicted
It is quite unfortunate that he is still under the ---- that others are sympathizing with him.-illusion
It is stereotyping ---- that all people prefer basketball as a sport over all others.-belief
The plot of this story is so --- that I can predict the outcome.-title
We cannot pardon such ----- act of violence.-an egregious
The selection committee for the exhibit was amazed to see such fine work done by a mere------amateur
Success comes to those who are vigilant not to permit ---- from the chosen path.-deviation
A ---- galance pays ---- attention to details.-cursory...little
All the vehicles that cross the bridge must pay a---toll
Which word is not correctly spelled in the following sentence: Neither fiscal "cliff", nor "sequester", nor any other Washington "chicanery" can derail an American recovery that looks like may be hitting its "strid".-strid
Travel insurance is a legal ----- for the people traveling abroad.-requisite