Vocabulary • Ch 2.2 - Educated • Fill in the blanks

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

• proximity

• discourse

• sear

• despise

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

• vulnerable

• articulate

• civil rights movement

• wrest

She _________ illness to avoid going to the party.

• apparent

• vulnerable

• feigned

• articulate

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

• resonate

• articulate

• vulnerable

• apparent

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

• sear

• geology

• articulate

• discourse

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

• civil rights movement

• sear

• feigned

• nurture

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

• proximity

• sear

• despise

• apparent

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

• proximity

• articulate

• geology

• wrest

The bullies would often _________ him with hurtful comments.

• adopt

• taunt

• geology

• resonate

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

• geology

• wrest

• nonetheless

• resonate