ACT Vocab 5

1. The young musician displayed a ___________ talent for playing the piano.
5. The boxer's ___________ attitude towards their opponents often resulted in violent altercations.
6. The idealistic young activist had a ___________ plan to end poverty, but it was unrealistic and impractical.
8. The CEO's ___________ approach to business helped the company survive during tough economic times.
9. I always like to ___________ a book before deciding whether or not to read it.
10. The author's ___________ writing style made the book difficult to read, with unnecessarily long and convoluted sentences.
13. The chef was able to ___________ my interest in trying new foods with their creative dishes.
14. The politician was accused of being too ___________ to her party, and not considering the needs of her constituents.
15. The manager's ___________ towards the employee's complaints did not help to resolve the issue.
17. The CEO's ___________ was discovered when he was caught embezzling funds from the company.
18. The artist was considered a ___________ by many critics because of his lack of appreciation for classical art.
19. The ___________ customer complained about everything, making it difficult for the server to do their job.
21. The detective's ___________ attention to detail led to the discovery of crucial evidence in the case.

1. The ___________ of quality candidates for the job made it difficult for the hiring manager to make a decision.
2. The ___________ security guard was always interfering with the guests' activities.
3. The company's ___________ approach to spending meant that there was little money left for important projects.
4. In some societies, people with disabilities are still seen as ___________ and excluded from social activities.
5. The ___________ child was already reading chapter books at the age of four.
7. Learning the ___________ of a scientific field is important for effectively communicating with others in the same field.
10. The angry customer was difficult to deal with, but the manager hoped to ___________ them by offering a discount on their next purchase.
11. The politician's ___________ towards making promises they couldn't keep was well-known.
12. A lack of funding may ___________ the construction of the new building.
16. The politician's speech was criticized for using a _________ to hand waive an important issue.
20. The company was in a ___________ about whether to invest in new technology or focus on expanding its current product line.
21. The new security measures are intended to ___________ the risk of cyber attacks on the company's systems.