Vocabulary • Ch 9 - The Secret Life of Bees • Fill in the blanks

She gave him _________ instructions to follow.

• protrude

• cunning

• innate

• direct

The animator brought the characters to life with his skillful artistry.

• excruciating

• frayed

• animate

• cunning

She used her _________ to outsmart her opponents.

• excruciating

• initiate

• morsel

• cunning

The pain was _________ as he hobbled on his injured leg.

• excruciating

• direct

• inferno

• utmost

She possessed an _________ ability to empathize with others.

• innate

• excruciating

• animate

• initiate

She savored every _________ of the delicious chocolate cake.

• animate

• morsel

• postpone

• initiate

The sleeves of his old jacket were _________ and worn.

• direct

• frayed

• initiate

• excruciating

The speaker's voice remained _________ throughout the entire presentation.

• direct

• utmost

• monotone

• animate

The tree roots _________ from the ground, creating a tripping hazard.

• initiate

• cunning

• protrude

• postpone

She tried her _________ to complete the task before the deadline.

• utmost

• protrude

• initiate

• morsel