Grade 9 Vocabulary Study 25

The ballerina's performance was breathtakingly ......................, captivating the entire audience.

• patient

• graceful

• competitive

• opposing

Stricter speed limit enforcement has ...................... the number of car accidents.

• opposed

• taken up

• blown

• reduced

In her speech, she carefully avoided any ................... of her costar.

• strength

• coach

• mention

• patience

Take a dip in the ...................... pool and enjoy the relaxed entertainment.

• whistle

• coach

• indoor

• contact

Mike has ...................... running to lose some weight.

• joined in

• taken up

• given up

• been into

The athlete's speed allowed him to effortlessly cut through the defense and ........................

• join in

• contact sports

• oppose a team

• score a goal

Unemployment can cause feelings of inadequacy and low .......................

• opposition

• self-esteem

• strength

• patience

She has always been encouraged to swim to build up the ..................... of her muscles.

• coach

• advert

• strength

• reduction

We could hear the low .......................... of the wind through the trees.

• whistle

• blow

• coach

• strength

Nature, time, and ......................... are the three great physicians.

• strength

• patience

• grace

• self-esteem