(v.) to kidnap, carry off by force

Synonyms: seize, snatch

Some people with vivid imaginations fear that hostile aliens will come to Earth to ___________ humans.

(adj.) not clear; having two or more possible meanings

Synonyms: vague, uncertain, unclear, equivocal

The purpose of a text is to determine whether students learned the material, not to confuse them with _________ questions.

(v.) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n.) (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

Synonyms: (v.) resest, hesitate, block

My horse __________ when I urged it to go up the steep mountain slope.

The opposing team scored an additional run because of the pitcher's __________.

(adj.) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v.) to squeeze together; (v.) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and fac powder; a small car

Synonyms: (adj.) dense; (v.) compress

Computers are much more __________  now than they were a generation ago.

Workers at the town dump were asked to ___________ the trash to save space.

(v.) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

Synonyms: deliberate, award, bestow

The committee will __________ before taking any action on the proposed new contract.

(v.) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n.) an identifying mark or feature

Synonyms: (v.) reserve; (n.) trait, attribute

Let's ____________ the money we received for the new building fund.

(adj.) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

Synonyms: freezing, unresponsive

Antarctica has a very ____________ climate.

(n.) an instrument, tool; (v.) to put into effect

Synonyms: (n.) device, utensil; (v.) to fulfill, accomplish, acheive, apply, carry out 

(adj.) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

Synonyms: countless, measureless

Concerned scientists worry that global warming may cause ___________ damage to out environment.

(adj.) beyond question or argument, definitely true

Synonyms: irrefutable, undeniable, incontestable, inarguable

With such ____________ evidence, Judge Lee must rule to drop all charges against my client.

(adj.) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

Synonyms: thoroughgoing, heightened, exhaustive

It took _____________ physical therapy for the injured athlete to regain her strength and speed.

(n.) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v.) to perform or carry out such a planned movement

Synonyms: (n.) move, tactic; (v.) guide, manipulate

THe troops carries out a night ___________ as part of the training mission.

It takes a steady hand to ______________ the high-speed power drill.

(n.) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v.) to take such destructive action

Synonyms: (v.) vandalize, cripple, subvert, destroy

Foreign embassies worry about __________.

Angry workers decided to __________ the factory to protest its poor working conditions. 

(adj.) not enough; barely enough; marked by a smal or insufficient amount

Synonyms: inadequate, meager, skimpy, bare

Somehow, we made the ___________ supply of food stretch for nearly a week.

(adj.) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

Synonyms:sly, furtive

The nervous robber took ____________ glances at the cash register.

(adj.) tall, strong, and healthy

Synonyms: sturdy, husky, brawny, athletic, hefty

That ____________ young man will make a very good wrestler.

(v.) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

Synonyms: flourish, blossom, prosper

Angela remains hopeful that her business will _____________ in today's Internet culture.

(adj.) of enormous size, strength, power or scope

Synonyms: gigantic, huge, mighty, immense

The movie plot explores the ____________ struggle between the forces of good and evil.

(adj.) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

Synonyms: brave, bold, courageous, gallant, heroic