New Vocabulary

The sudden economic __________ led to widespread protests and job losses.

• Strife

• Upheaval

• Plight

The child’s __________ of his teacher’s instructions resulted in detention.

• Defiance

• Wary

• Hinder

The artist carefully __________ a beautiful statue from marble.

• Stifled

• Carved

• Sown

She remained __________ of his intentions, knowing his past actions.

• Wary

• Grappled

• Starkly

The company’s poor leadership will only __________ progress on the project.

• Instill

• Hinder

• Steeped

The war-torn country experienced years of political __________.

• Strife

• Stifling

• Defiance

His speech was __________ honest, revealing the harsh truth.

• Stifling

• Starkly

• Plight

The traditions of the village are __________ in ancient customs and rituals.

• Steeped

• Sown

• Crippling

He __________ with his decision, unsure of what was right.

• Grappled

• Sown

• Stifled

The refugees' __________ was heartbreaking, as they had no home or food.

• Upheaval

• Plight

• Defiance