__________ means having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

________ means to look upon or treat with contempt

_________ means Serious and grave

________ means make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

Still, the leader's calm and steady ________ helped maintain order and focus, allowing the group to safely reach their destination.

The atmosphere at the memorial was ________, with everyone speaking in hushed tones and showing deep respect.

In contrast, the mood at the reception afterward became more ________, as friends and family shared warm memories and laughter.

One obviously ________ guest sought attention by continually boasting about their achievements, but others looked at them with quiet ________, finding the behavior inappropriate.

Despite the awkward moment, the host gave a gentle smile and used a simple gesture to ________ everyone back to their seats for the closing remarks.

After hours of hiking through rough terrain, the group grew ________, their energy slowly draining with each step.

While some complained and wanted to turn back, the ________ in the group encouraged everyone to keep going, reminding them of the view waiting at the top.

At one point, a few hikers took an unsafe shortcut, and the guide had to ________ them for their ________ in ignoring the marked trail.