Vocabulary • Ch 9 - A Wrinkle in Time • Fill in the blanks

She was consumed by _________ after her dreams were shattered.

• distort

• brusque

• despair

• insolent

She tried to _________ on her tasks, but her mind kept wandering.

• brusque

• impact

• despair

• focus

The scientist developed an _________ intelligence system capable of learning and problem-solving.

• revelation

• impact

• artificial

• cerebrum

The philanthropist decided to _________ a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.

• omnipotent

• despair

• artificial

• endow

The receptionist was _________ with the customers, giving them curt answers.

• omnipotent

• brusque

• insolent

• revelation

The dancer's graceful movements were an _________ of elegance and beauty.

• brusque

• embodiment

• artificial

• distort

She spoke to her supervisor in an _________ tone, disregarding his authority.

• omnipotent

• self-evident

• insolent

• preserve

The curtains were made of a _________ fabric, allowing a soft glow of light to filter into the room.

• cerebrum

• torment

• translucent

• endow

The media can sometimes _________ the truth.

• impact

• focus

• distort

• cerebellum

The discovery of a hidden treasure was a _________ that shocked the entire village.

• impact

• despair

• revelation

• focus