Question

determined that the casting director would notice her, the would - be actress wore a ____ costume - featuring feathers, pearls, and spangles - to the audition. elizabeth is so kind and good - natur that her friends cheerfully overlook her __ of talking too much. the scratch on our cars fender seemed __ at first, but it soon began to rust. we ended up paying $275 to have it fixed. because hed had so much difficulty with his studies, oscars parents ______(e)d him to go to summer school. its amazing how ______ a former appetizing dish can become after its spent a few weeks forgotten in the b of the refrigerator. it certainly was ______ of charlie to forgive eric for losing charlies winning lottery ticket worth $500. karens friends called her a __ when they learned that she planned to run in two marathons in one weekend. the home - team fans felt such __ for the visiting team that they began booing and shouting insults before the game even began. henry is __ about his cars upkeep. he washes the car by hand every saturday, changes the oil four times a year, and wont allow anyone to eat in it. the warring couple spent their first session with the marriage counselor trading ____s such as \youre never home at night\ and \well, if you

Explanation:

1. For the first sentence about the actress, "flamboyant" (showy and eye - catching) fits as she wants to be noticed with a costume of feathers, pearls and spangles.
2. For Elizabeth, "foible" (a minor weakness or eccentricity) is appropriate as her friends overlook her talking - too - much as a minor flaw.
3. The scratch on the car seemed "innocuous" (not harmful or dangerous) at first but then rusted.
4. Oscar's parents "exhorted" (strongly encouraged) him to go to summer school due to his study difficulties.
5. A formerly appetizing dish becomes "repugnant" (unpleasant or repulsive) after being forgotten in the fridge.
6. It was "magnanimous" (generous and noble - hearted) of Charlie to forgive Eric for losing the lottery ticket.
7. Karen's friends called her a "masochist" (a person who enjoys pain or discomfort) for planning two marathons in a week.
8. The home - team fans felt "rancor" (bitterness or deep - seated ill - will) for the visiting team.
9. Henry is "meticulous" (very careful and precise) about his car's upkeep.
10. The warring couple traded "recriminations" (accusations made in response to similar accusations from another).

Answer:

1. flamboyant
2. foible
3. innocuous
4. exhort
5. repugnant
6. magnanimous
7. masochist
8. rancor
9. meticulous
10. recriminations