Vocabulary • Ch 8 - The Scarlet Letter • Fill in the blanks

The two parties reached an _________ after hours of negotiation.

• accord

• shrewd

• parable

• recur

The news of the accident was _________, reminding everyone of the importance of road safety.

• accord

• comely

• sobering

• shrewd

The diagram was used to _________ the complex concept.

• recur

• reign

• illustrate

• parable

She worked with the _________ precision to complete the project on time.

• comely

• apparition

• utmost

• authentic

She would often _________ her love for him, but he didn't believe her.

• recur

• comely

• hallowed

• profess

The starving dog was _________ and desperately needed food.

• profess

• utmost

• emaciated

• hallowed

The birds gather together due to their _________ to each other.

• shrewd

• emaciated

• utmost

• proximity

The _________ businessman always knew how to make a profitable deal.

• reign

• shrewd

• depravity

• proximity

The antique shop is known for selling _________ jewelry and artwork.

• spontaneous

• depravity

• authentic

• pastoral

Jesus often used _________s to teach important lessons to his disciples and followers.

• hallowed

• parable

• accord

• recur