Lesson 6
She appreciated his ______ feedback about her work because it helped her improve.
Candid
The bride wore a beautiful ______ of flowers around her neck during the traditional ceremony.
Garland
She found it challenging to ______ with the stress of balancing work and family responsibilities.
Cope
She was completely ______ when she heard that she had won the lottery, unable to utter a single word.
Dumbfounded
The lawyer planned to ______ her client’s innocence with solid evidence during the trial.
Assert
The unexpected question during the interview seemed to ______ her, but she quickly regained her composure.
Fluster
His ______ attitude made it difficult for him to form close friendships, as he often looked down on others.
Haughty
Road construction might ______ the flow of traffic during rush hour, causing delays.
Impede
The soldiers stationed at the ______ were responsible for protecting the nearby town from enemy attacks.
Garrison
Despite the challenges ahead, she remained ______, always maintaining a cheerful and carefree attitude.
Blithe
The loud music served to ______ the excitement of the crowd during the concert.
Intensify
Her decision to quit her job without a backup plan seemed ______ and rash to her family.
Impetuous
The company decided to ______ a new training program for its employees to improve productivity.
Initiate
Losing his job right before the holidays was a ______ blow to his morale and financial stability.
Grievous
As winter approached, the food supplies in the village began to ______ rapidly.
Dwindle
The towering bouncer at the club entrance seemed to ______ anyone who didn’t have proper identification.
Intimidate
The festival was filled with music, dancing, and ______ that continued late into the night.
Revelry
The manager was fired for being ______ in handling important safety protocols, which led to an accident.
Negligent
The superhero was portrayed as ______, always emerging victorious no matter the odds.
Invincible
The venom of the snake was so ______ that even a small bite could be fatal.
Lethal
His ______ behavior at the dinner table annoyed everyone and made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
Obnoxious
They hosted a ______ party, sparing no expense on the decorations, food, and entertainment.
Lavish
The campfire continued to ______ long after the flames had died down, emitting a faint glow and heat.
Smolder
The ______ traveled from place to place in search of water and pasture for their livestock.
Nomad
The gymnast’s ______ movements amazed the audience as she effortlessly performed flips and jumps.
Nimble