回复：五百基础词汇的使用和练习（33）

01. The culprit ____mumble______ his oath in court as if his tongue were numb.

02.The _____wad______ of material stuffed under Mr. Marlowe's shirt made him look bulky enough to play the part of Santa.

03. With the evidence mounting against him, Dr. Parkman was persuaded to ____retain_________ the best lawyer in the state.

04. In a fine showing of loyalty, many _______volunteered_____responded to the fire.

05. Our party was a ____witty_______ blend of good fellowship, song, and dance.

06. The defense attorney made a desperate plea to the jury not to allow the hazy evidence to ______ prejudice ________ them against his client.

07. Edith's fierce loyalty has ________hindered____ the investigation of the crime.

08. Flynn was usually talkative but the accident left him ______mute.

09. There were visible signs that the child had been severely _____abused______ .

10. The _shrill________ screams of the jet planes lead many people to envy the quiet country life.

11. Father gave Steve a ___lecture______ for neglecting to wash the car.

12. A ____jolly______ Iine in Shakespeare's plays may not get a chuckle in our century.