To my surprise, Sarah's smile was no longer one of lofty _______.

causing dejection or gloom

The future looks pretty ____________ right now.

listen without the speaker's knowledge

Mikayla was shocked that Skylar had allowed her to ___________ on the tea in class.

fill with sublime emotion

Dinner with my best friend never fails to __________ me.

seeing ahead; knowing in advance

Ian had the __________ to plug his computer in before the battery died.

effort to the point of exhaustion

With _____________ slowness, Evelyn finished her book count.

speed up the progress

At the sound of the bell, 8th period ____________ toward the door.

start burning

Most portable models use quartz to _________ the propane as it exits the element.

make free from confusion

Mint opened the curtains for the sun to _______________ her room.

technical terminology of a particular subject

Jacob is my guide to acting ____________.