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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Easily frightened EX: Ivan was a timid little man. So ____that the villagers called him “Pigeon.” | timid |
| To tease or laugh at in a scornful manner EX: The villagers ____ him with the title, “Ivan the Terrible.” | mocked |
| Remarks made to anger, wound, or provoke someone. EX: Ivan’s cowardly looks only created ____ from the crowd. | taunts |
| Made rude and mocking remarks EX: They ____ cruelly at his appearance. | jeered |
| Inability or refusal to accept something true or real EX: The saloon echoed with their _____. | disbelief |
| Not giving way to pressure EX: The new mattress was uncomfortable and ______. | unyielding |
| Relentless or unstoppable EX: The old door was _______ due to rust from the weather. | implacable |
| Exposure to injury, loss, or destruction EX: Rock climbing requires many safety measures to prevent serious ______. | perils |
| To anger or enrage into action EX: The bully ______ the victim into sticking up for themselves by pushing him. | provoked |
| Friendly or sociable EX: The two friends chatted ______ about a variety of things. | amiably |
| Large in bodily size, strength EX: The ______ football players blocked the width of the hallway when they stood side by side. | burly |
| Threatening a seriously bad outcome EX: The storyteller's tones were so ______ that the entire crew sat in silence. | grave |
| An object that is thought to have magical powers EX: The husband pulled the _____ from his pocket and made a wish. | talisman |
| (a voice) spoken lowly or harshly in tone EX: The suffering soldier hollered ______ at the soldiers to stay safe. | gruffly |
| To captivate or charm EX: The three sat listening in an ________ state at the soldier’s adventures. | enthralled |