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Her face ___________ at the thought of eating more disgusting brocolli.
contorted
She didn't want to rush her delicious salted caramel ice cream sundae, so she decided to take her time and ____________ it.
relish
A noun which means severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Anguish
Gravity drew Romeo and Juliet together; their love was eternal.
In this context, gravity means a force of attraction
Pugnacious (Adjective)
The pugnacious customer immediately argued with the employee before they could try and resolve the issue.
The new iPhone screen is very ________ and often breaks.
brittle
Taking this test is rather _____________ as it just goes on and on with little change or variety.
monotonous
An adjective meaning to be confused.
Bewildered
He knew there was going to be a test over the presentation, so he watched with rapt attention.
In this context, it means deeply engrossed or absorbed.
Indignation (Noun)
The student felt indignation when the teacher told him to stop talking, when other students were talking, too.
She used an insulting, __________ expression, and was sent to the office.
derogatory
The comedian responded with ______________ when someone in the crowd kept interrupting their jokes.
derision
An adjective meaning eager or quick to argue
Pugnacious
The poor horse was exhausted, but the evil trainer continued to use the scourge.
Bewildered (Adjective)
The bewildered father could not figure out why his daughter was crying.
The evil stepmother was ________ towards the young and innocent Cinderalla, isolating her.
aloof
Carlson stepped back and let Slim _________ him, and then the two of them went out the door.
precede
A verb which means to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
Jeer
The cardinal's feathers didn't have their normal bright red hue and were rather subdued.
In this context, subdued means (of a color), not marked by striking features.
Anguish (Noun)
The anguish caused by the end of Of Mice and Men is almost unbearable.
A person who ________________s can perform gestures to imitate a character.
pantomime
She _____________ walked past the teacher hoping he didn't ask her where she was going.
brusquely
A noun that means to feel anger or annoyance at unfair treatment.
Indignation
He didn't study for the test and had a lot of apprehension going into the classroom.
Jeer (Verb)
The audience jeered when the lights in the theater came on during the movie.