Vocab Review - Correct or Incorrect Use RJ, TBT, LOTF

In this sentence, is the underlined word used correctly?

She approached the stage with trepidation, her hands shaking.

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In this sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

He looked forlornly at the empty playground wishing that some other parents had sent their children out to play.

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In this sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

She gave a contemptuous look to the kind stranger.

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In this sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

The tumult of the dancers in the mosh pit reflected their exuberant appreciation for the punk band.

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In this sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

The slanderous remarks were praised by the investigative journalists.

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Is this underlined word used correctly?

She was reticent to share her thoughts and participated eagerly during the lively debate.

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Her grotesque prom dress drew gasps of admiration from her friends.

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Is the underlined word used correctly in the sentence?

She could discern the faint outline of the mountain in the distance.

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Is the underlined word used correctly or incorrectly in the sentence?

The illustrious painting was hidden away in a little visited corrider of the museum.

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Is the underlined word used correctly or incorrectly?

 The somber mood at the scene of the accident brought tears to the eyes of even the most experienced EMTs.

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