Vocabulary • Ch 20 - Holes • Fill in the blanks

The snake injected its _________ into its prey, paralyzing it.

• writhe

• agony

• venom

• condemn

The _________ waste was safely disposed of by the specialized team.

• venom

• writhe

• recede

• toxic

The floodwaters slowly _________, revealing the damage left behind.

• condemn

• venom

• agony

• recede

The judge will _________ the criminal to a lifetime in prison.

• venom

• condemn

• agony

• toxic

She crumpled to the floor, clutching her chest in _________.

• agony

• writhe

• toxic

• recede