Fill in the blank with the correct word: Below the hills, the fog began to (a)   as the sun rose.

• A) destitute

• B) mollify

• C) feign

• D) dissipate

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The student was praised for his (a)   actions during the emergency situation.

• A) meager

• B) gallant

• C) incorrigible

• D) palpable

Fill in the blank with the correct word: He took a moment to (a)   before responding to the difficult question.

1. encumber

2. malign

3. rouse

4. cogitate

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The charity aimed to help the (a)   and provide them with basic necessities.

A. destitute

B. meager

C. pauper

D. temerity

Fill in the blank with the correct word: His friends tried to (a)   him into taking the risky bet.

A. pummel

B. bereft

C. goad

D. cogitate

Fill in the blank with the correct word: She had the (a)   to question the professor's theory in front of the entire class.

• irresolute

• temerity

• staunch

• ire

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The manager tried to (a)   the angry customer by offering a refund.

Fill in the blank with the correct word: Despite the chaos, she maintained her calm and handled the situation calmly. Which word could replace the underlined word?

1. temerity

2. artful

3. equanimity

4. irresolute

Fill in the blank with the correct word: He remained a loyal supporter of the cause, even in difficult times. Which word could replace the underlined word?

a. irrresolute

b. expedient

c. meager

d. staunch

(a)  

Fill in the blank with the correct word: After the loss, she felt (a)   and struggled to find joy in anything.

• A. bereft
• B. jubilant
• C. elated
• D. indifferent

Fill in the blank with the correct word: The rumors began to (a)   her reputation among her peers.

A. feign. B. cogitate. C. malign. D. expedient