1. The log cabin had a(n) ________ feel, so it was often enjoyed by vacationers from the city throughout the year.

2. Recovering from the tragedy, Helena found the ________ sunrise reassuring, as it gave her something to rely on each and every morning.

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

4. The jellyfish, known for its shimmering ________, is one of nature’s most intriguing creatures.

5. The ________ yoga instructor waited patiently for her students to find the proper pose, which she performed with ease.

6. 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.

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

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

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

10. Carson was at first flattered by the ________ of his new colleagues, but he soon realized that their admiration rested chiefly on his connections, not his accomplishments.