A sanctuary is a place where you feel ______.

Since the food was scarce during this time period, portion sizes were probably meager. What does the term "meager" mean?

"My hands shook as I doffed my cap like we were drilled to do." What does the word "doffed" mean in this sentence?

A furrier is someone who ________.

The animal had died days ago. I could tell this by its putrid body. What does the word "putrid" mean?

Stalagmites are found in caves. They are _________ that grow on the floor of a cave.

"It wasn't said in the tone the kapos used to taunt us or goad us into working harder." What does the author mean when he says "goad?"

If you behave in an effrontery way, you are behaving _______.

I showed up to the birthday party even though I was unbidden. What does the word "unbidden" mean?

My mom said my punishment would have to be reprieved because she was busy at the moment. What does the word "reprieved" mean?

In the Jewish religion, a minyan is ___________.