The prospect of working full-time fills me with terror/dread.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

Poor farmers have little choice but to try to grow food in this infertile/deserted soil.

The birds inhabit tropical forests, savannah, and abandoned/arid semi-desert conditions.

A doctor suggested they move to the drier/more infertile climate of Arizona.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

My feet were freezing in the sandals that in my modest/humble opinion no one should have to wear in northern Illinois in the middle of December.

In chess, it is possible for the lowly/modest pawn to become the most powerful piece on the board.

He is a quiet, unassuming lad and so modest/lowly about his many talents.

He has won public affection for his lowly/unassuming style.

"I'm not a hero. I was just doing my job," he said in his characteristically lowly/modest way.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

She is a young woman who inspires/galvanizes trust in everyone she meets.

The profit-sharing plan is designed to inspire/motivate the staff to work hard.

The prospect of his mother coming to stay encouraged/galvanized him into action and he started cleaning the house.

I hesitated because I wasn't sure I’d be able to follow the steps, but Dad nodded and encouraged/inspired me to try.

When I actually visited the university, it galvanized/inspired me and made me want to go there to do my master's degree.

Her infectious enthusiasm and personal encouragement galvanized/stimulated many younger scientists to work in the field.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

The shop is giving away a sample pack to every ______.

There are a large number of potential customers/guests for the new product.

They only use the dining room when they have clients/guests.

Two other passengers/guests in the car suffered serious injuries.

The ceremony will take place before 10,000 invited VIP passengers/guests.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

Perez dedicated his professional life to journalism in a ______ career that took him from Newsday to The Washington Post to CNN.