The coach had to ____ the player for not following the team rules during practice.

• chastise
• ignore
• praise

He felt ____ before his first public speech, worried about forgetting his lines.

• confident
• relaxed
• apprehensive

The excitement in the classroom was ____ when the teacher announced the trip to Universal Studios.

• palpable
• positive
• striking

Even after being proven wrong, he remained ____, refusing to admit his mistake.

• hard
• obstinate
• persistent

Many students think DVDs are ____, as they prefer streaming movies online.

• dead
• obsolete
• popular

The bright yellow shoes were ____ among the plain black ones.

• conspicuous
• unnoticeable
• clear

The lake was so ____ that it reflected the sky perfectly.

• easygoing
• restful
• placid

The dark clouds in the sky looked ____, warning us of an approaching storm.

• dangerous
• malificent
• ominous

He was ____ about the politician’s promises, believing they would never be kept.

• cynical
• scornful
• hopeful

After failing the test, he seemed ____ to the fact that he had to study harder next time.

• resigned
• subdued
• stoical