Barron's Weeks 20 & 21

3. Even though his gift seemed to have an ulterior motive, it was completely ________.
5. He is a ________ of a very wealthy and well-known family.
7. After cheating in the exam, the student delivered a _________ apology.
9. His ___________ behavior made me suspicious that he needed a favor.
13. Aristotle was Plato's __________.
15. We all go through a phase of __________ during our teenage years.
18. Charles Manson ____________ed his followers to a point where they obeyed his every command.
21. She ensured her status as a ______ ______ doctor after performing a brain surgery.
22. Mothers tend to _________ their offspring in its early stages.
23. Weather in Cancun and other southern cities is very ________ so people recommend you stay hydrated.

1. Most religions promise _________ from sin.
2. The economic crisis caused a __________ in the country's currency.
4. The __________ of antique castles reflects the wealth of their monarchs.
6. Pigs and humans are ___________ species.
8. The woman made a ___________ to the court to be forgiven of her crimes.
10. After the war, the country was in a severe state of ________ where its inhabitats couldn't afford a dignified life.
11. Whenever we make an important decision, we must ________ every single solution.
12. Her ___________ is reading on a rainy day; it makes her feel very calm.
14. After confessing to his crimes, the man had to serve 10 years of prison as his __________.
16. Joe works at a very big ________ near the city centre.
17. _________ has taken over our society and alienated us from our spiritual needs.
19. The president made ________ comments towards women, which sparked a lot of criticism among the public.
20. Monks lead a very ________ life because of their religious beliefs.
24. Billionaires tend to live in ______ mansions filled with excentric luxuries.