1. Keith was ________ in his giving to friends and charities throughout the year, not just during the holidays.

2. After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty, food-encrusted dishes became ________.

3. Since the judge hearing the case was related to one of the defendants, she felt she could not offer a truly ________ opinion.

4. According to the terms of the agreement, if Nicole defaulted on her loan, she would have to ________ her house and car, both which would become property of the bank.

5. Calvin reached the ________ of his career in his early thirties when he became president and CEO of a software company.

6. A charming painting of a pleasant ________ landscape hung above Vitaly’s fireplace, in marked contrast to the noise and lights of the bustling city outside his window.

7. The new actress’s talents were severely ________ by the local critics; she went on to be a distinguished member of a well-respected acting company.

8. Patrick, who was always joking, added ________ to the formal dinner, which his sedate employer did not appreciate.

9. After Ginger banged her head, she noticed that a large lump began to ________ from her forehead.

10. The college professor was known on campus as a ________ character—bland but harmless and noble in his ideals.