Nine Weeks Review Vocabulary-British Lit

Despite her substantial wealth, she lived a __________ lifestyle, opting for simplicity and practicality over extravagance.

• plight

• smitten

• bane

• guile

• frugal

In the age of information, it's important to discern the difference between internet rumors and __________, reliable sources.

• plight

• verity

• asunder

• smitten

• frugal

Procrastination proved to be the __________ of his productivity, often leading to missed deadlines and stress.

• respite

• plight

• asunder

• bane

• guile

After weeks of non-stop work, Sarah finally took a well-deserved vacation to find some much-needed __________ from her busy life.

• plight

• respite

• bane

• unfurl

• smitten

After their first date, Sarah couldn't help but feel __________ by John's charming smile and witty conversation.

• smitten

• unfurl

• brood

• frugal

• asunder

The earthquake was so powerful that it tore the once-sturdy bridge __________, making it impassable.

• respite

• brood

• asunder

• plight

• unfurl

With her clever __________, she managed to persuade even the most skeptical members of the jury to believe her version of the story.

• verity

• brood

• guile

• smitten

• bane

The documentary shed light on the __________ of endangered species, urging viewers to take action to protect them.

• smitten

• plight

• verity

• respite

• brood

The detective couldn't help but __________ over the mysterious case, pondering every possible clue in search of a breakthrough.

• asunder

• brood

• unfurl

• smitten

• bane

As the gentle breeze blew, the colorful flags on the beachfront slowly began to __________, revealing their vibrant designs.

• smitten

• brood

• unfurl

• plight

• asunder