Vocabulary • Ch 1.13 - Educated • Fill in the blanks

She chose to _________ in her best friend about her secret.

• constraint

• confide

• squander

• veneer

There was a _________ on the company's budget, limiting their ability to hire additional staff.

• confide

• constraint

• sobering

• bestow

The desire to explore and learn new things is _________ in humans.

• inherent

• melodrama

• vigilant

• squander

The king planned to _________ a knighthood upon his loyal servant.

• bestow

• squander

• conflict

• sobering

I _________ the smell of fish.

• loathe

• constraint

• melodrama

• squander

The documentary presented a _________ look at the harsh reality of climate change.

• inherent

• sobering

• bewilder

• constraint

He would _________ his inheritance on frivolous purchases.

• bewilder

• squander

• melodrama

• veneer

The sleek and glossy _________ gave the furniture an elegant appearance.

• bewilder

• veneer

• melodrama

• vigilant

The security guard remained _________ throughout the night, keeping a close eye on the premises.

• loathe

• vigilant

• bestow

• sobering

The play was filled with intense emotions and exaggerated actions, making it a true _________.

• loathe

• preoccupied

• veneer

• melodrama