OBSTINATE and unyielding, the judge refused to give the defendant credit for time served.

Because the point falls outside of the normal range on the graph, it is considered to be an ANOMALY.

Because of the CAMARADERIE they shared, the soldiers trusted each other with their lives.

Because of his foolish bravado, he barely escaped being mauled by an angry lion.

After losing his job, Walter knew he had to be COGNIZANT of his financial situation and not spend money unnecessarily.

Because Jim has an AURA of negativity surrounding him, he does not have a lot of friends.

Whenever a food shortage occurs, the NOMADIC people will tear down their homes and relocate to an area where food is plentiful.

I need you to stay on subject and not DIGRESS!

While my brother is quite adventurous and likes to try new things, I hate change and prefer to maintain an ORTHODOX lifestyle.

Even though the woman seemed happy, the bartender could not help but notice the sad and PENSIVE look on her face.

Because some of the gang members were tired of their leader, they met in secret to CONNIVE a plot to kill him.

Jane’s normally ashen face was FLORID because of her sunburn.

The magazine editor decided to TRUNCATE the article so it would fit on one page instead of two.

Bill had been sober for ten years, but then he had a RELAPSE and started drinking again.

Although my family is very wealthy, I am not POMPOUS and do not consider myself better than anyone.

Meek and SUPPLIANT, the best man admitted he had forgotten the ring and begged the bride and groom for forgiveness.

His SEAMLESS execution of the challenging task surprised his coworkers and caught the attention of the higher-ups.

If the president chooses to RATIFY the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.

The Hawaiian island is viewed as one of the most PICTURESQUE places in the world.

The MULTIFARIOUS buffet on the cruise shop offered something for everyone.

The bank has a LIEN on the house until the buyer fulfills his financial obligations.

The INTRAMURAL teams at our school only participate in games against each other.

Because the weather is changing INTERMITTENTLY, one hour it’s raining and the next hour it’s bright and sunny.

Even though Ginger claims to be INDIFFERENT to Hank, it is obvious she likes him a great deal.

Tired of the hardships of farming, many families have made an EXODUS from the country to the city.

My daughter eats mostly meat so we call her our little CARNIVORE.

The machine was used to measure bone DENSITY or how compact the bone is.

While you made several valid points on why women should not be allowed in combat, you should know your beliefs are viewed by many as BIAS.

The Supreme Court believed it was time to ABOLISH the outdated amendment.

The small size of the weapon BELIE the amount of danger it can inflict upon a person.

His DIATRIBE against his enemy contained words which should not be repeated!

To many plant lovers, the AESTHETIC view of a rose is priceless.

Only Frank had the AUDACITY to call our boss a bully.

Although Stephanie seems to have a hard time in science, she is ADEPT at solving math equations.

For the most part, CREDULOUS individuals will believe anything they are told.

It is not PRUDENT to go swimming during a storm.

As I read the political article, I realized it was completely SUPERFICIAL and did not even discuss the major issues that are wrong with this country.

If you are going to New York City for your vacation, you will find MYRIAD attractions you can visit.

Most politicians are so inflated by their own HUBRIS they cannot understand the needs of their communities.

Because the group could not come to a decision on lunch, Katherine made an ARBITRARY choice and ordered pizza.

The speaker hopes her inspirational story will RESONATE with audience members and spur them to chase their dreams.

The WISTFUL song on the radio makes me think of my dead husband.

The job of the defense attorney is to EXONERATE his clients and keep them out of jail.

Compared to her mother’s organized system, Jen’s approach to housekeeping was HAPHAZARD, at best.

Even though Bill likes his doctor, he becomes EXASPERATED when he has to wait two hours to see him.

Gullible people tend to believe whatever they are told.

When Eileen’s millionaire father declared bankruptcy, she and her family were forced into a different social MILIEU.

Unfortunately, teenagers will OSTRACIZE their peers and make them feel unwanted for the simplest reasons.

In some cultures, gods are considered to be OMNIPOTENT and all-powerful.

The INCREDULOUS man could not believe he survived the car wreck without a single scratch.