Vocabulary • Ch 4.19 - Unbroken • Fill in the blanks

She struggled to _________ the meaning of the ancient hieroglyphics.

• instigate

• strenuous

• interpret

• annihilate

She was tired; _________, she continued working.

• dispose

• conform

• however

• interpret

She confidently began to _________ her ideas to her secretary for the upcoming meeting.

• strenuous

• annihilate

• dispose

• dictate

The storm is _________, so we should take shelter soon.

• instigate

• imminent

• reticent

• conform

She faced _________ at her workplace due to her religious beliefs.

• interpret

• contraband

• lenient

• prejudice

Every time we gather, we _________ about our childhood memories.

• strenuous

• interpret

• instigate

• reminisce

The army's relentless attack on the enemy's stronghold resulted in the complete annihilation of their forces.

• annihilate

• strenuous

• instigate

• contraband

The new hire showed herself to be a _________ and reliable employee.

• conform

• contraband

• competent

• strenuous

She cast a _________ glance in his direction.

• annihilate

• concurrent

• instigate

• furtive

The police confiscated a large amount of _________ during the raid.

• dispose

• contraband

• annihilate

• phenomenon