Fill in the Blanks Week 9 Vocab Practice B CPEngIVOnline version Fill in the blank with the best word from the vocabulary list. by Anne-Marie Hale 1 RECRIMINATION PROVOCATIVE BUMPKIN PERVASIVE FRENETIC TOADY PENULTIMATE BENIGN SOPORIFIC CULPABLE HORTATORY OROTUND BLITHE CORROBORATE INDECOROUS 1 . In many cities , police corruption is a ( n ) issue that touches all communities . 2 . Because the school does not tolerate language , the student has been suspended for using profanity . 3 . If you drive under the influence of alcohol , then you are for any accidents you have as a result of driving in that condition . 4 . If my best friend reports me to the police , I will get her in trouble as well by making a ( n ) about her to the authorities . 5 . The medicine is in its effects and will cause you no harm . 6 . People used to call Clarke a country , but he went to school and got a degree , so that doesn't apply any longer . 7 . The chocolate on James' face was enough to the theory he was the one who stole the brownies . 8 . Our team lost the series so we will not be competing in the final game . 9 . Yesterday the sales floor was even more than usual because of the big clearance sale . 10 . The purpose of the con artist's speech is to inspire us to give him our life savings . 11 . Although Emma seems to have a ( n ) attitude about her job , she is really concerned about moving up at her firm . 12 . While alcohol is and can help you sleep , it does not take away your problems . 13 . Since the president's speech about the economy wasn't very , people had little reason to be hopeful about their finances . 14 . The haughty king always spoke to his servants in a ( n ) and imposing tone . 15 . Being the she is , Elaine fawns over the company president every time she sees him .