Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany had been practicing her gymnastics ___ for months to ensure every flip and turn was perfect.

Back

routine

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Alix was ___ by Brittany’s dismissive tone, and her frowning revealed her disappointment.

Back

perturb

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany knew she had to ___ Alix about her constant critiques, even though she dreaded the conversation.

Back

confront

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: “Make sure to land that ___ cleanly!” Coach Jen yelled as Brittany completed her mid-air flip.

Back

somersault

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany could feel the ___ in her muscles after days of intense practice leading up to the competition.

Back

strain

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany had always been annoyed when Alix would ___ her every move, but now she missed her friend’s advice.

Back

nitpick

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany did not want her nerves to ___ her, but she kept doubting whether she could perform well.

Back

plague

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Brittany’s expression was ___ as she worried about whether she would succeed in the competition.

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solemn

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: “I would never ___ you, Brit,” Alix reassured her friend before the big competition.

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abandon

Front

Fill-in-the-blank: Before beginning her performance, Brittany closed her eyes and tried to ___ the judges cheering for her.

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envision