Vocabulary • Ch 5 - And Then There Were None • Fill in the blanks

She expressed her _________ disapproval of the decision.

• indignant

• predator

• curt

• perception

I really _________ your hard work and dedication.

• cross-examination

• capricious

• predator

• appreciate

The car came to a sudden and _________ stop.

• instantaneous

• pious

• brusque

• cross-examination

She preached against dishonesty, but was secretly a _________ herself.

• pious

• discomfit

• hypocrite

• conscious

The defense lawyer embarked on a fierce _________ of the witness, hoping to reveal inconsistencies in their testimony.

• cross-examination

• inert

• brusque

• decorum

She attended church every Sunday, displaying her _________ nature.

• perception

• pious

• conscious

• immortal

Her _________ manner often made people uncomfortable.

• brusque

• cross-examination

• hypocrite

• decorum

Her decision-making is always _________, never consistent.

• essence

• conscious

• ordeal

• capricious

His _________ response indicated his lack of interest.

• essence

• capricious

• predator

• curt

The speaker maintained _________ throughout her presentation, speaking with poise and professionalism.

• appreciate

• curt

• predator

• decorum