The detective was deeply _______ by the mysterious footprints that seemed to disappear halfway across the snow-covered yard.

• intrigued
• frightened
• distraught
• apprehensive

During the important test, James became _______ by the construction noise outside, causing him to lose focus on his work.

• distracted
• intrigued
• apprehensive
• distraught

After learning about her best friend's move to another country, Maria was _______, spending days crying and unable to focus on anything else.

• distraught
• frightened
• intrigued
• apprehensive

The normally upbeat teacher's gloomy _______ immediately told the students something was wrong.

• disposition
• ceremony
• transgression
• supplementary

The royal _______ lasted for hours, with elaborate traditions and customs being carefully observed.

• ceremony
• disposition
• transgression
• supplementary

The delayed flights kept _______ passengers who had connecting flights to catch.

• inconveniencing
• frightening
• distracting
• intriguing

The teacher provided _______ reading materials for students who finished their work early.

• supplementary
• apprehensive
• distraught
• intrigued

Stealing from the store was a serious _______ that resulted in severe consequences.

• transgression
• ceremony
• disposition
• supplementary

The young child was _______ of the thunderstorm, hiding under the covers until it passed.

• frightened
• intrigued
• distraught
• apprehensive

The new student felt _______ about giving her presentation in front of the whole class.

• apprehensive
• intrigued
• distraught
• distracted