Did the British Museum Steal these artifacts?

There was _____, polite applause after the professor finished his
boring speech.

• Coy: playfully refusing to give details about a sensitive subject

• Muted: not expressed openly or enthusiastically

• Ongoing: happening now

• Defy: to openly resist or refuse to obey

When the singer was asked if she was dating the famous actor, she gave a ___ response that didn’t answer the question.

• Muted: not expressed openly or enthusiastically

• Hurdles: obstacles or difficulties

• Coy: playfully refusing to give details about a sensitive subject

• Ongoing: happening now

The _______ war in Ukraine has affected the world economy greatly.

• Ongoing: happening now

• Muted: not expressed openly or enthusiastically

• Defy: to openly resist or refuse to obey

• Hurdles: obstacles or difficulties

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He _____ his parents’ wishes and married the woman he loved.

• Muted: not expressed openly or enthusiastically

• Ongoing: happening now

• Coy: playfully refusing to give details about a sensitive subject

• Defy: to openly resist or refuse to obey

Despite all the ______ that made it take an extra year, I was able to complete my studies and earn my degree.

• Ongoing: happening now

• Muted: not expressed openly or enthusiastically

• Coy: playfully refusing to give details about a sensitive subject

• Hurdles: obstacles or difficulties