The stray dog was -------, its ribs clearly visible beneath its thin, matted fur
Emaciated
The mountaintop was ----- in a thick layer of mist, hiding it from view
Shrouded
Climbing the steep, rocky trail was an ----- task, but the breathtaking view at the summit made it worthwhile
Arduous
Her heartfelt ------ of gratitude moved everyone in the room to tears
Effusions
After the surgery, his ------- was slow, but with time and rest, he began to regain his strength
Convalescence
The garden was filled with an ------ fragrance, a heavenly blend of blooming roses and fresh jasmine
Ambrosial
The dog ------ in the corner, trembling with fear as the thunder roared outside
cowered
Her words proved to be ------, as everything she predicted came true within a year
prophetic
The sailors were disappointed to find that the only available water was ------ and barely drinkable
brackish
His ------- decision to quit his job without a backup plan left him scrambling to make ends meet
Impetuous
Ambrosial
sweet and fragrant
Cowered
to cringe in fear
Prophetic
foretelling events by divine inspiration
Brackish
salty or nasty
Impetuous
impulsive (hasty) or passionate
Convalescence
gradual healing
Effusions
unrestrained outpouring of feelings
Arduous
difficult; requiring a lot of work and endurance
Shrouded
covered, hidden, or wrapped
Emaciated
extremely thin as a result of starvation