Vocabulary • Ch 17 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets • Fill in the blanks

She tried to _________ her family history but found very little information.

• confide

• dwindle

• trace

• preserve

It is important to _________ nature to protect the environment for future generations.

• preserve

• recite

• dwindle

• contract

She chose to _________ in her best friend about her secret.

• dwindle

• confide

• trace

• talon

They signed a _________ to ensure their partnership was legally binding.

• dwindle

• contract

• perplex

• trace

After decluttering, she decided to _________ of the items she no longer needed.

• trace

• confide

• dwindle

• dispose

He decided to _________ his old life and start anew.

• forsake

• dwindle

• placid

• perplex

The confusing math problem continued to _________ the students.

• confide

• dispose

• talon

• perplex

The lake was _________, reflecting the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains.

• placid

• perplex

• preserve

• dwindle

The bird of prey clutched its prey tightly in its sharp _________s.

• confide

• talon

• perplex

• forsake

The water supply continues to _________ due to the ongoing drought.

• dwindle

• recite

• confide

• trace