Vocabulary • Ch 1 - A Wrinkle in Time • Fill in the blanks

The peaceful beach provided a _________ environment for relaxation.

• serene

• assortment

• cunning

• subdue

The priest began to _________ the traditional prayers.

• prodigious

• pathetic

• agile

• intone

The investigators launched a _________ to uncover the truth.

• probe

• prodigious

• repulsive

• sparse

She was _________ when she discovered the truth.

• probe

• luxurious

• prodigious

• indignant

She was tired, but she continued running.

• cunning

• nevertheless

• sparse

• relinquish

She sat in the corner, wearing a _________ expression on her face.

• luxurious

• probe

• sullen

• serene

The storm began to _________, allowing the sun to shine through the clouds.

• pathetic

• luxurious

• subside

• repulsive

She decided to _________ her hold on the leadership position.

• serene

• pathetic

• subside

• relinquish

The forest floor was _________ with vegetation, allowing sunlight to filter through the trees.

• nevertheless

• prodigious

• probe

• sparse

He suffered a painful _________ while playing soccer.

• luxurious

• pathetic

• sprain

• prodigious