His ____ about the new stock of shirts made me think he wasn't interested in getting a new one.

The Socs are the ____ students at school, so they feel like they are better than all other students.

patiently accepting; in an unresisting way

experienced in worldly ways

not ready to believe; doubting

The citizens were ____ by the rules and wearing masks, so Covid 19 disappeared as quickly as it appeared.

thought over, absorbed

He shrugged ________, but his gaze rested on her thoughtfully for a few moments before he finished moving his chess piece.

Dally grinned _____ as he made a rude joke at the movie theater.

The Socs and greasers have a notorious ___ which results in constant fighting among them.

wisely; knowingly

I _____ carried the delicate eggs across the slippery kitchen floor.

not capable of being understood or grasped

Her greatest ___ is her ability to use common sense when making difficult decisions.

in a mischievous way

superior; top

an advantage or source of strength

obeying

The hesitant coach ____ decided to play the third string even though it might cause the team to lose the game.