Vocabulary • Ch 2.2 - Educated • Fill in the blanks

The scholars engaged in a thoughtful _________ about the meaning of the text.

• wrest

• resonate

• taunt

• discourse

She spoke with such clarity and eloquence that everyone was moved by her _________ speech.

• resonate

• wrest

• articulate

• taunt

She _________ illness to avoid going to the party.

• feigned

• vulnerable

• despise

• apparent

The powerful speech _________d with the audience, leaving them inspired and motivated.

• sear

• resonate

• feigned

• adopt

The high heat _________ed the steak, creating a delicious crust.

• sear

• geology

• despise

• articulate