Write a sentence for each word.
aloof, avid, commemorate, confiscate, decree, desist, encroach, flair, hindrance, imperative, institute, ovation, prodigy, sedative, ungainly
1. The aloof cat refused to let anyone pet him.
2. She was an avid reader and finished three books a week.
3. The statue was erected to commemorate the fallen soldiers.
4. The police had to confiscate the stolen goods.
5. The king issued a decree declaring a new law.
6. He was asked to desist from interrupting the speaker.
7. The neighbors complained when the construction began to encroach on their property.
8. Her flair for design made her stand out from the other candidates.
9. The lack of experience proved to be a hindrance in completing the project.
10. It is imperative that we finish the report by tomorrow.
11. The school decided to institute a new policy on cell phone usage.
12. The actor received a standing ovation for his performance.
13. She was a prodigy in math, solving complicated equations with ease.
14. The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.
15. His ungainly movements made everyone laugh at the dance recital.