Vocabulary • Ch 10 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Fill in the blanks

She spoke to him in a _________ tone, as if he was beneath her.

• curt

• wistful

• fleeting

• condescending

She gave a _________ reply when asked about her plans.

• despondent

• poise

• curt

• lethargic

She felt _________ after receiving the rejection letter.

• despondent

• lethargic

• condescending

• poise

She savored every _________ of the delicious chocolate cake.

• morsel

• desolate

• poise

• wistful

She felt a deep sense of _________ towards her friend for betraying her trust.

• fleeting

• morsel

• lethargic

• reproach

She gazed out the window with a _________ expression, longing for the simpler times of her youth.

• wistful

• condescending

• poise

• lethargic

She maintained her _________ throughout the difficult situation.

• wistful

• poise

• curt

• lethargic

The feeling of _________ happiness swept over her as she watched the sunset.

• lethargic

• fleeting

• despondent

• poise

Despite numerous setbacks, she remained _________ in pursuing her goals.

• reproach

• wistful

• poise

• persistent

The abandoned house stood _________ amidst the empty field.

• wistful

• desolate

• reproach

• lethargic