liveliness and eagerness The school's star athlete completed the rigorous obstacle course with (?), barely breaking a sweat.

a person's manner or way of conducting himself or herself The team captain conducted himself with a proud (?), inspiring confidence in his teammates.

deviating from a straight course The scenic route we took to the hiking trail was beautiful but very (?), making the journey take twice as long as the direct route.

attempting to make peace, reconcile differences, or regain goodwill Hoping to end the fight, the student offered a (?) gesture by inviting the other student to join their study group.

sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion There was great (?) among the students when the teacher announced a pop quiz on the material they hadn't covered yet.

lacking self-confidence Despite being very smart, the new student was (?) about answering questions in class because she didn't like being the center of attention.

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something The principal will (?) the student council to organize a charity event to benefit the local community.

deserving of honor and respect Mrs. Evans, the physics teacher, was an (?) educator whose dedication to her students earned the respect of the entire school board.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence The substitute teacher was grateful for the students' (?) when the projector malfunctioned, since they waited patiently instead of causing a disruption.

a person who attacks and challenges widely accepted beliefs, traditions, and institutions A true (?), the fashion designer refused to follow trends and instead created a bold and controversial new style each season.

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12th Grade Vocabulary

Question	Answer
alacrity	liveliness and eagerness The school's star athlete completed the rigorous obstacle course with (?), barely breaking a sweat.
bearing	a person's manner or way of conducting himself or herself The team captain conducted himself with a proud (?), inspiring confidence in his teammates.
circuitous	deviating from a straight course The scenic route we took to the hiking trail was beautiful but very (?), making the journey take twice as long as the direct route.
conciliatory	attempting to make peace, reconcile differences, or regain goodwill Hoping to end the fight, the student offered a (?) gesture by inviting the other student to join their study group.
consternation	sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion There was great (?) among the students when the teacher announced a pop quiz on the material they hadn't covered yet.
diffident	lacking self-confidence Despite being very smart, the new student was (?) about answering questions in class because she didn't like being the center of attention.
enjoin	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something The principal will (?) the student council to organize a charity event to benefit the local community.
estimable	deserving of honor and respect Mrs. Evans, the physics teacher, was an (?) educator whose dedication to her students earned the respect of the entire school board.
forbearance	good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence The substitute teacher was grateful for the students' (?) when the projector malfunctioned, since they waited patiently instead of causing a disruption.
iconoclast	a person who attacks and challenges widely accepted beliefs, traditions, and institutions A true (?), the fashion designer refused to follow trends and instead created a bold and controversial new style each season.

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