1. To prove your theory, you need to design an experiment that will provide ________ evidence.

2. The hospital had an outbreak of chicken pox and was forced to ________ all patients and staff to prevent more infected victims.

3. Her ________ display of tears at work did not impress her new boss, who felt she should try to control her emotions.

4. Since Shane won the lottery, he has been living a life of ________ luxury, buying whatever he desires and traveling around the world in his 100-foot yacht as he is waited on hand and foot by a bevy of butlers, cooks, and maids.

5. Although it was so ridiculous that no one believed it to be true, the reporter’s ________ still cost the governor his re-election.

6. Kendrick’s talent ________ under the tutelage of Anya Kowalonek, who as a young woman had been the most accomplished pianist in her native Lithuania.

7. Orson was truly a(n) ________: towering over others at six feet nine inches, he was also one of the most influential and successful producers in the feature film industry.

8. Carly’s ________ spending on shoes and clothing caused her parents a great deal of concern because she was no longer saving money for college.

9. Because he was antsy from having eaten too much candy, little William was unable to ________ himself in a respectable manner during the ceremony.

10. Although Maya’s ________ sensibilities are quite different from mine, I think she is a remarkable interior decorator and I recommend her highly.