If someone is your [blank], they have had your job before you.
predecessor
Mentioning Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, is an [blank] reference.
obscure
When Mr. Bufkin says, "Hiyaa," he is [blank] you.
reproaching
Creating lesson plans for block schedule seems like an [blank] task.
arduous
Anxiety, fear, and concern about the future are synonyms for [blank].
Apprehension
Side discussions and phone use are [blank] issues in all my classes.
pervasive
Your assignments should be turned in [blank].
punctually
The [blank] coach made his players do burpees for being a minute late.
draconian
After much deliberation, the jury decided the [blank] was not guilty.
verdict
Flaunting your wealth in a cheap, flashy way is [blank].
garish
If something is your kryptonite, you are [___] to Superman.
alluding
According to Jocko Willink and Dr. Jordan Peterson, being [____] is the best way to make yourself presentable and hirable.
literate
Three daily coffees bring up Mr. Bufkin's [blank].
vitality
The [blank] student refused to do her work.
indignant
To [blank] something is to go around it.
circumvent
The Bat Signal is a [__] for Batman.
symbol
If you are evil, you are probably spreading [blank].
I was being [___] when I said I could yodel underwater.
facetious
If you need to use the restroom before class, move [___] through the hallway.
expeditiously
Referees prevent chaos and [blank].
turmoil