Schooled Vocab. 18-23

Front

Kim’s foreign language skills are a huge ____ to her job at the international banking center.

Back

asset

Front

Although unsure of the criminal, ______ led the police chief to a suspect.

Back

speculation

Front

As the song neared its end, the orchestra began building up to its ______.

Back

crescendo

Front

As the strange man reached for me, my instincts told me to _____

Back

recoil

Front

When a billionaire engages in _____, he changes lives of those without hope.

Back

philanthropy

Front

Angels are ____ beings, incapable of death.

Back

immortal

Front

I could only _____ at my rival during cheerleading tryouts.

Back

glower

Front

Because we were _____ the loss of our poodle, we did not go to school.

Back

mourning

Front

The _____ and applause from the crowd made the former president smile.

Back

adulation

Front

During the test, I tried to remain _____ to avoid nervous mistakes.

Back

serene