1. Searching frantically to find the hidden jewels, the thieves proceeded to ________ the entire house.

2. The proposed design includes many ________ features that are not functional and can be eliminated to cut costs.

3. Levina unknowingly ________ the thief by holding open the elevator doors and ensuring his escape.

4. While the king and the members of his court lived in the most opulent luxury, the peasants in his kingdom lived in the most ________ poverty.

5. The food at the buffet table was a ________ array of delights that even the most disciplined dieter would find difficult to resist.

6. The pain medication Kristy received after surgery offered relief; however, the overwhelming feeling of ________ was an unexpected side effect, and she didn’t like being groggy.

7. The film was completed on schedule despite the ________ circumstances regarding the location and extreme weather conditions.

8. During the time of the plague in the little village, the forlorn ________ of the church bells was an almost daily sound.

9. She hadn’t eaten all day, and by the time she got home she was ________.

10. The chemistry professor believed her students could do better on their exams by searching for their own answers, and encouraged the class to apply the ________ method to prepare.