JMH 12A Week 2

The con artist managed to __ unsuspecting investors out of millions of dollars through an elaborate Ponzi scheme.

• acquiesce

• bilk

• correlate

• discomfit

The charismatic __ rallied the crowd with impassioned speeches that played on their fears and prejudices.

• nuance

• covert

• bilk

• demagogue

The film's success lies in its ability to capture the subtle __ of human emotions.

• nuance

• convoluted

• engender

• demagogue

1. His unexpected question during the presentation managed to __ the speaker, causing a momentary loss of words.

• discomfit

• correlate

• bilk

• acquiesce

Researchers have investigated how high stress levels __ to increased heart rate.

• engender

• bilk

• discomfit

• correlate

Her __ explanation for her absence left everyone questioning her true motives.

• nuance

• convoluted

• dubious

• covert

The spy operated in a __ manner, gathering intelligence without arousing suspicion.

• covert

• bilk

• convoluted

• dubious

Despite his reservations, he had to __ to the team's decision in order to maintain unity.

• correlate

• bilk

• engender

• acquiesce

The __ and twisting plot of the mystery novel kept readers guessing until the very end.

• dubious

• convoluted

• covert

• nuance

The controversial policy decision has the potential to __ widespread protests and debates.

• discomfit

• engender

• bilk

• correlate