Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness

The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they’d ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.

I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope

The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!

The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.

She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.