Vocabulary • Ch 2.38 - Where the Crawdads Sing • Fill in the blanks

The witness gave compelling _________ during the trial.

• pro bono

• alternative

• prejudice

• testimony

The _________ was responsible for upholding courtroom decorum.

• testimony

• cliché

• officiate

• bailiff

The judge's decision displayed a clear bias and _________ against the defendant.

• fidget

• prejudice

• pro bono

• deliberate

The jury took their time to _________ on the verdict.

• cliché

• deliberate

• fidget

• bailiff

She decided to try an _________ route to avoid traffic.

• replicate

• alternative

• premeditated

• prejudice

We need to set clear and measurable _________s for our project.

• objective

• arbiter

• testimony

• officiate

The judge acted as the final _________ in the dispute.

• arbiter

• premeditated

• deliberate

• replicate

The movie's plot was predictable and full of _________s.

• alternative

• cliché

• bailiff

• cease

The crime was clearly _________, as evidenced by the detailed plan and prior surveillance.

• officiate

• premeditated

• arbiter

• objective

She will _________ over the meeting and ensure that it runs smoothly.

• prejudice

• preside

• arbiter

• replicate