The actor couldn't help but ______ his new role in the blockbuster movie during interviews.

• Ostracize

• Aloof

• Flaunts

• Basking

The team's poor performance was unfairly attributed to the new member, who became the ________ for their collective mistakes.

• Forthright

• Scapegoat

• Defect

• Instill

His _____ honesty earned him the respect of his colleagues, even if it sometimes led to uncomfortable conversations.

• Forthright

• Scapegoat

• Defect

• Instill

The cat lay _____ in the warm sunlight streaming through the window, purring contentedly.

• Basking

• Scapegoat

• Defect

• Instill

The beachgoers were ______ in the glow of the sunset, enjoying the serene beauty of the moment.

• Ostracize

• Aloof

• Flaunts

• Basking

The manager appreciated employees who were _______ in expressing their opinions during team meetings.

• Genial

• Abashed

• Repercussion

• Forthright

In times of crisis, it's common for people to look for a _______ to blame for their troubles.

• Forthright

• Scapegoat

• Defect

• Instill

After a successful presentation, she spent the afternoon ______ in the praise from her colleagues.

• Genial

• Abashed

• Repercussion

• Basking

The manager, eager to avoid taking responsibility for the project's failure, chose to make the intern a ______.

• Genial

• Abashed

• Repercussion

• Scapegoat

The athlete spent the evening ______ in the glory of victory after winning the championship.

• Genial

• Abashed

• Basking

• Scapegoat