Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Of Mice and Men • Fill in the blanks

Her actions _________ that she is not happy with the decision.

• complacent

• occupant

• indicate

• apprehensive

She spoke with a cheerful _________ during the presentation.

• derogatory

• tone

• overtone

• decisive

She _________ed her body into a pretzel shape during her yoga class.

• precede

• skeptical

• apprehensive

• contort

The ceremony will _________ the reception.

• engage

• precede

• tone

• indicate

She felt _________ about speaking in front of a large audience.

• derogatory

• apprehensive

• overtone

• plaintive

The detective uncovered a _________ secret during the investigation.

• complacent

• indicate

• engage

• grave

The jury took their time to _________ on the case.

• derogatory

• contort

• skeptical

• deliberate

She became _________ in her success and stopped challenging herself.

• profound

• complacent

• ominous

• derogatory

She was _________ of his claims due to his history of dishonesty.

• skeptical

• contort

• grave

• precede

They were able to _________ the audience with their captivating performance.

• apprehensive

• contort

• engage

• decisive