CHAPTER 12 VOCABULARY

1. With ............... born from years of experience, the old sailor navigated the treacherous waters, avoiding hidden reefs and sudden storms.

• self-righteousness

• sagacity

• stealth

• falter

1. The persistent reporter continued to ........... the elusive celebrity for an exclusive interview, undeterred by repeated rejections.

• pester

• falter

• brazen

• ponder

1. His ...... disregard for authority shocked everyone; he openly challenged the powerful corporation, exposing their unethical practices.

• sagacity

• self-righteousness

• astuteness

• brazen

1. Her...... in financial matters allowed her to invest wisely, turning a modest inheritance into substantial wealth.

• thoroughness

• sagacity

• astuteness

• brazen

1. The .... preacher condemned others for their perceived sins, failing to recognize his own moral shortcomings.

• incredulous

• brazen

• painstaking

• self-righteous

1. ...., the cat crept toward the unsuspecting bird, its eyes fixed on the prize.

• Thoroughly

• Stealthily

• Incredulously

• Painstakingly

1. His voice didn’t (a)   even as he faced the hostile crowd, defending his unpopular beliefs with unwavering conviction.

1. The eerie silence in the abandoned house was (a)   , making her wonder about the secrets hidden within its walls.

1. As the sun set, he sat by the window, (a)   the mysteries of the universe and the fleeting nature of existence.

1. (a)   , she stared at the improbable sight—a rainbow stretching across the night sky.