SInce he has a huge ego, once he enters a room, he attempts to ____________ all of the attention and make everything about himself

The soldier was able to ______________ all of the adversity he faced at war and at sea and finally make it home to his wife and son.

Through years of _________, the scientist learned that failure was not an endpoint but a necessary step toward innovation and discovery

Despite the mounting pressure to conform, she refused to ________ to fear and instead defended her principles with quiet determination.

Standing in silence before the memorial, he felt a ________ sense of loss that words could neither explain nor ease.

Although the palace appeared __________, its grandeur masked deep social inequalities that defined the era

Her _________ determination to seek justice ensured that the truth would emerge, regardless of the obstacles in her way

In his graduation speech, the valedictorian took time to _______ the teachers who had shaped both his intellect and character.

After the factory closed, the once-thriving town grew _________, its empty streets reflecting the loss of opportunity and hope.

Her __________ for dishonesty made it impossible for her to trust those who bent the truth for personal gain.

A _________ leader weighs each decision carefully, aware that a single misstep can have lasting consequences.

Though he appeared _______ in class discussions, his essays revealed a sharp intellect and deep engagement with the material.