sadlier idiom level d unit 1

The librarian had to _ the noisy students several times before they settled down.

admonish

Because of a serious of the rules, two players were ejected from the game.

breach (n.)

Our troops were unable to _ the enemy's lines during the battle.

breach (v.)

Ancient caravans passing through desolate areas were sometimes attacked by a __ and his gang.

brigand (n.)

It is important for a diplomat to behave in a manner that is both discreet and ___.

circumspect (adj.)

Under certain circumstances the U.S. government has the right to __ private property.

commandeer (v.)

The bus was filled to capacity with holiday shoppers carrying large and __ packages.

cumbersome (adj.)

After fifteen innings, the score remained a frustrating 3-to-3 .

deadlock (n.)

The refusal of the employees and management to modify their demands _ the contract negotiations.

deadlock (v.)

After the storm, the beach was littered with driftwood and other .

debris (n.)

The scent of lilacs slowly through the open window.

diffuse (v.)

Inflected: diffused

The speech was so long and that most audience members were thoroughly confused by it.

diffuse (adj.)

During the crisis the President found himself caught in a painful _.

dilemma (n.)

Time had _ almost all signs of the struggle that took place on that famous battlefield.

efface (v.)

Inflected Form: effaced

Too much stress and too little sleep will almost certainly ___ a person's ability to concentrate.

muddle (v.)

The was principally caused by their failure to carry out the general's orders properly.

muddle (n.)

My friend is so that sometimes she will not listen to a reasonable proposal.

opinionated (adj.)

Pizza is a favorite of young and old alike in the United States.

perennial (adj.)

A garden of ___ is relatively easy to maintain.

perennial (n.)

Inflected Form: perennials

My genetic makeup seems to __ me to colds and sore throats.

predispose (v.)

Severe illness forced me to my role in the school play.

relinquish (v.)

Fortunately, we were able to a few things from the fire.

salvage (v.)

___ from sunken ships can be of great value to archaeologists and historians.

salvage (n.)

___ flashes of lightning and booming thunderclaps were accompanied by torrential rain.

spasmodic (adj.)

Manufacturers who make _ claims for their products may face fines or lawsuits.

spurious (adj.)

Sometimes the ___ enthusiasm of sports fans can get a little out of hand.

unbridled (adj.)