Mr. Wade was ________ that his sensei, Billy, was the best in the tri-state area.
adamant
Some students claim it is a ______ that Mr. Wade is learning karate from Sensei Billy while never actually practicing karate.
paradox
To deliver a meaningful speech, you should use _____.
inflection
Ms. Doyle supports students in having _______ discussions about the justice system.
substantive
Opponents ______ seeing Mr. Wade face them in a karate duel.
deplore
Sensei Billy advised Mr. Wade to never become ______ as a karate artist.
truculent
Mr. Wade's opponent threatened him with ______ after destroying them in the karate match.
litigation
Ms. Doyle had to _____ the class after candy wrappers were left behind.
admonish
Mr. Wade offered his opponent an ice pack to _____ their pain after the match.
assuage