Carlotta's ______________ figure made her look somewhat taller than she was.
slender
The machines of the 21st century surely ______________ those of earlier times.
surpass
Daniel Boon explored _________ areeas that had never been settled.
vast
Scientists __________ that a total cure for cancer will be found soon.
doubt
A sign in the elevator stated that its ___________ was 1100 pounds.
capacity
We had to __________________ the massive wall in order to hang the mirror.
penetrate
My sister is debating whether or not to get her ears _______________.
pierced
Ushers took an ________________ account of the people assembled in the theater.
accurate
The students used a ________________ to see the miniature insect.
microscope
The majority of the pupils felt _______________ for Mr. Ash's help.
grateful
Be ____________ when you choose your opponent.
cautious
Judge Emery was _______________ he could solve the conflict.
confident
