Vocabulary • Ch 1.1 - Things Fall Apart • Fill in the blanks

The country descended into _________ after the overthrow of the government.

• revere

• anarchy

• agitate

• approbation

They reached an _________ on the terms of the agreement.

• engage

• accord

• agitate

• spectacle

"A watched pot never boils.".

• proverb

• plaintive

• agitate

• approbation

The storm began to _________, and the winds gradually calmed down.

• spectacle

• mirth

• continuous

• subside

The protestors planned to _________ the government by organizing a large demonstration.

• spectacle

• intricate

• agitate

• wily

She delved into the _________ teachings of ancient mystics.

• approbation

• esoteric

• impending

• haggard

The room was filled with _________ as the comedian's jokes had everyone laughing uncontrollably.

• engage

• mirth

• impending

• subside

He displayed his martial arts _________ during the tournament.

• prowess

• continuous

• subside

• anarchy

The rain fell _________ly throughout the day.

• continuous

• spectacle

• pandemonium

• prowess

She looked _________ after pulling an all-nighter.

• anarchy

• improvident

• spectacle

• haggard