Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Hoot • Fill in the blanks

The _________ of the school addressed the students during the assembly.

• principal

• therefore

• dogged

• confront

His aggressive behavior was meant to _________ his opponents.

• consternation

• confront

• principal

• intimidate

She endured years of _________ from her abusive ex-boyfriend.

• baleful

• perpetual

• cultivate

• torment

Farmers _________ the land to grow crops.

• consternation

• cultivate

• therefore

• confront

His _________ glare sent shivers down my spine.

• reproach

• confront

• baleful

• principal

Despite facing numerous obstacles, she remained _________ in her pursuit of success.

• dogged

• principal

• heed

• torment

It is important to _________ the warnings of experts during times of crisis.

• perpetual

• confront

• heed

• prevent

The _________ ticking of the clock reminded him of the passing time.

• baleful

• dogged

• prevent

• perpetual

She couldn't help but feel a subtle _________ in his tone.

• cultivate

• dogged

• baleful

• reproach

Her words were intended to _________ a reaction from him.

• provoke

• torment

• consternation

• confront