Given for homework, the HOMOPHONE worksheet asks students to list words that sound a like but have different meanings or spellings.

The newly elected president will work hard to ANNUL policies that have had a negative effect on our country.

Because Jane has a strong fear of heights, she can only sit back and enjoy a VICARIOUS thrill as her husband rides the roller coaster.

Because Brenda was lost in the ABYSS of depression, her sadness seemed endless to her.

Professor Hamm’s lectures are so BANAL they cause me to fall asleep.

The juvenile told the judge that he would AMEND his ways and contribute to the betterment of society.

Because Alan is a dedicated couch potato, he considers any form of exercise to be a NOXIOUS activity that is harmful to his health.

The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 was a CATACLYSM of destruction.

Since Eli has not had time to comb his hair or wash his face, he looks quite DISHEVELED.

As the economy worsens, the CHASM between the rich and the poor grows wider.

The president’s RETINUE includes a publicist, an assistant, and eight bodyguards.

As the office manager, I deal with big company issues while passing the MINUTIAE on to my assistant.

Although I love college football, I do not have the same FERVOR for the games as those fans that paint their faces with their team colors.

The audience’s applause hit an ear-piercing CRESCENDO when the talk show host came through the curtains.

When my husband learned his rival had gotten the promotion he wanted, he was CRESTFALLEN.

When I learned the school CURMUDGEON would be my math teacher, I knew I would be miserable all year.

Six-year old Karen put her ear to the door to EAVESDROP on her parents who were discussing whether Karen could attend the party.

My uncle is a MISER who complains about having to pay for anything.

The author’s TONGUE-IN-CHEEK writing style always makes me laugh after a trying day.

The robbers’ midnight entry into the bank was CLANDESTINE and went completely unnoticed by the authorities.

Since even the scariest of horror movies only made her laugh, Sofia supposed that she had a MACABRE sense of humor.

When I am working in my home office, my kids often CLAMOR for my attention by screaming my name.

Because of a brain injury, the patient has RETROGRADE amnesia and cannot remember anything that happened in the past.

The animal rescue group deserves an ACCOLADE for finding homes for over seven hundred abandoned pets last year.

Elizabeth cried tears of joy when she learned her BENEFACTOR was going to pay all of her college expenses.

When Jared is tired and irritable, he can be quite TESTY about small things.

Nelson Mandela helped to end APARTHEID, which was racial discrimination in South Africa.

Because of a brain injury, the patient has RETROGRADE amnesia and cannot remember anything that happened in the past.

The company president is using ATTRITION to save money by not hiring new employees.

When Kim is shocked, her pupils become DILATED and her eyes large.

I am a huge fan of Madonna’s music, ALBEIT I do not own any of her albums.

Once again my sister got a free lunch by performing her GAMBIT of leaving her purse at home.

The medical examiner will EXHUME the corpse to see if the man was poisoned.

Because the mother bird’s instinct is to PERPETUATE her species, she will do just about anything to protect her eggs.

Throughout my grandmother’s ninety-five years of life, she rarely went a day without her favorite TALISMAN around her neck.

Even though I love coffee, I have chosen to ESCHEW the beverage because of the damage it does to my teeth.

The medical student found it impossible to maintain his UNTENABLE habit of sleeping only three hours each night.

When writing an essay, you should focus more on providing facts and less on stuffing the paper with VERBIAGE.

While the driving teacher thought his instructions were clear, the students found them to be NEBULOUS.

In some religions, it is considered BLASPHEMY for one to criticize the teachings of the prophets.

Because I am a male, the doctor gave me a QUIZZICAL look when I told him I was pregnant.

Because the police presence was UBIQUITOUS at the parade, everyone felt very safe.

Is it true that finding a four-leaf clover will give you SERENDIPITY or good luck?

Because sorrow is never appealing to me, I cannot understand the OXYMORON, “sweet sorrow”.

Even though the teacher had instructed the children to be on their best behavior, PANDEMONIUM broke loose the minute Santa Claus walked through the door.

While many parents rely on theory when governing their children, I prefer a more PRAGMATIC approach.

The principal at my school is HAUGHTY and considers herself to be above everyone else.

My sister is a shallow SYCOPHANT who will flatter anyone for a free designer handbag.

Because the house is a TANGIBLE asset, its value must be listed on your income tax return.

The cruise ship had a MULTIPLICITY of rooms, with at least 200 on each floor.