1. multitude

n. a large indefinite number
The _____ of screaming fans in the football stadium made the calls of the referee difficult to hear.

2. condescend

v. show feelings of superiority
The arrogant manager_______ to help his lower ranking staff because he felt he was the boss and he didn't have to assist them in any way.

3. secede

v. to withdraw from an organization or communion
After constant oppression from King George, the people wanted to _____ from his control and declare independence.

4. cunning

adj. clever
The ______ , phenomenal director, Stephen Spielberg coincidentally includes his mistakes into the movie, creating a better film that he originally planned.

5. immune

adj. protected from a disease or the like
If your body isn't ____ to a certain virus, antibodies will attack the virus and destroy it.

6. enormous

adj. very large
The new _____ skyscraper towered over the city, eventually becoming a monumental site for tourists.

7. deliberately

adv. on purpose
Knowing I left a big mess, my sister ______ called my dad down to get me in trouble.

8. compel

v. to force somebody to do something
In order to create an account, the user was ______led to provide their email and home address.

9. assurance

n. a binding commitment
After giving my friend the ______ that he would do fine at the tryouts, his nervousness went away and he ended up making the team.

10. familiarity

n. state of knowing something very well
After a few days past, my _______ with the school became greater and i did not need a map anymore.

11. vexation

n. something that causes annoyance and the state of mind that results from being annoyed
The ______ of cracking gum, made the teacher create a no gum rule in the classroom.

12. mortified

v. to be embarrassed
I was _____ when I came home and realized a piece of lettuce was stuck in my teeth.

13. sojourn

n.a temporary stay
My european _____, was filled with french delights and german traditions.