We should hold ourselves to _____ standards. We shouldn’t be satisfied with these mediocre results. ( high - large - big - great )

Bill’s doctor told him that he needs to start getting ______ exercise. He’s overweight and has high blood pressure. ( usual - routine - consistent - regular )

It’s hard to take _____ criticism, especially if it’s true. ( hard - rough - harsh - tough )

I wouldn’t do that if I were you. You’re making a _____ mistake. ( huge - great - massive - great )

Our CEO and company president got into a(n) _____ debate yesterday. They were at each other’s throats. ( harsh - heated - strong - angry )

Do we have any idea what the _____ cause is of this issue? ( key - base - root - basic )

This isn’t something to be taken lightly. It’s a _____ decision. Why don’t you sleep on it and tell me your answer in the morning? ( considerable - complex - grand - big )

I wasn’t expecting much of a raise, so I was ______ surprised when I got a sizeable raise. ) welcomely - happily - cheerfully - pleasantly )

We arrived in London very quickly. I had no idea the train traveled at such a _____ speed. ( great - high - strong - significant )

Last year we had several blizzards and it was bitterly cold almost every day. Fortunately, this year we’re having a _____ winter. ( soft - weak - slight - mild )

I had no idea that Dave left the company. This comes as a _____ shock to me. ( unwelcome - total - perfect - deep )

You can’t eat a bag of Doritos and a diet Coke for lunch every day. You need to eat ______ meals. ( total - balanced - beneficial - genuine )

Honestly, I have no idea which candidate I’m voting for. I just don’t have very _____ political beliefs. ( hard - great - big - strong )