Exam 2: More Character Comments

The ___________Puritans forbade both work and play on Sunday.

English-as-a-Second-Language programs are designed to help non-native speakers become more __________in English.

The applicant's____________ about his former job aroused the supervisor's mistrust.

Famed party giver Pearl Mesta was a charming and ___________hostess.

Staid means

Pretentious means

At his high school reunion, his___________ reached new heights: he arrived in a limousine and made no secret of the fact that he was now worth millions.

Proficient means

An __________hunter, he will go anywhere in pursuit of game.

Convivial means

The________ expression on her face indicated that she did not get the job.

She was so___________that she believed all of the tabloid gossip.

Morose means

Pious means

Staunch means

Credulous means

Reticent means

A ____________supporter of traditional values, Ronald Reagan was a very popular president.

Avid means

Even as a child, ex-president Richard Nixon was more__________ and less light-hearted than other children his age.