Vocabulary • Ch 7 - The Book Thief • Fill in the blanks

She decided to _________ the play herself.

• literally

• daunt

• formidable

• direct

The argument escalated because they couldn't let go of _________ grievances.

• appeal

• sever

• petty

• demise

She was _________ jumping for joy when she heard the good news.

• literally

• formidable

• petty

• demise

She _________ excitement at the surprise party, even though she already knew about it.

• gaunt

• feigned

• direct

• anguish

The skyscraper was a _________ structure that dominated the city skyline.

• gargantuan

• hapless

• literally

• formidable

The sudden _________ of the company was unexpected.

• absolve

• demise

• gargantuan

• intuitive

She maintained her _________ despite the challenging situation.

• petty

• poise

• migrate

• clamor

The spy was found guilty of _________ against their country.

• treason

• absolve

• feigned

• intuitive

The surgeon had to _________ the artery to stop the bleeding.

• sever

• direct

• migrate

• demise

The lawyer made a strong _________ for his client's innocence.

• anguish

• appeal

• literally

• gargantuan