Vocabulary • Ch 2.2 - Educated • Fill in the blanks

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

• feigned

• taunt

• wrest

• discourse

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

• proximity

• articulate

• taunt

• discourse

She _________ illness to avoid going to the party.

• wrest

• feigned

• apparent

• nurture

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

• adopt

• despise

• geology

• resonate

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

• articulate

• despise

• sear

• proximity

Parents play a crucial role in the _________ and upbringing of their children.

• nurture

• taunt

• feigned

• apparent

The two buildings are located in close _________ to each other.

• nonetheless

• proximity

• despise

• sear

She specialized in studying the earth's _________ for her research project.

• civil rights movement

• discourse

• geology

• sear

The bullies would often _________ him with hurtful comments.

• sear

• civil rights movement

• taunt

• vulnerable

She was tired after a long day; _________, she went for a run.

• nonetheless

• vulnerable

• adopt

• wrest