despise
She absolutely __________________________s pickles and will never eat them.
quote
The reporter asked the politician for a __________________________ that could go in the newspaper.
formidable
The __________________________ captain was feared and respected by his troops because of his strength.
elucidate
The tutor was able to __________________________ the difficult math problem for the student.
affluent
The houses in the __________________________ part of town were very fancy and expensive.
convene
Dr. Gaddy needed to __________________________ Student Council to collect Change 4 Change.
scrutiny
The embarrassed student blushed under the __________________________ of his audience.
turbulent
The __________________________ emotions of a bad break-up can be difficult to get through.
devoid
The empty desert was __________________________ of any vegetation or life.
distracted
I could not focus on the movie because I was so __________________________ with anxiety over my lost phone.
descent
His too-hasty __________________________ down the stairs caused him to trip and fall.
ambidextrous
The __________________________ pitcher could throw well with his left and his right hand.
contorted
The two-year-old's face was red and __________________________ with rage as she screamed for more ice cream.
courteous
Atticus is polite and __________________________ to everyone, regardless of their race or class.
contrary
__________________________ to what I expected, it is not too cold today, so my warm coat was unnecessary.
hostility
The bully's __________________________ to new students was well-known and so new students were warned to avoid him.
involuntary
Slavery was also called __________________________ servitude, meaning acting as a servant without wanting to.
detached
The man seemed surprisingly calm and __________________________ for someone who had just gotten such bad news; he barely reacted at all.
recollect
I don't quite __________________________ the password, so I'll have to click the "Forgot Password?" link.
smother
I can barely breathe in this heat, I feel like I have been __________________________ed.
exodus
When Mr. Kampia said "7th and 8th grades are dismissed," there was a mass __________________________ as the students left.
volition
I do my chores out of my own __________________________, not because someone makes me.
expunge
The student decided to retake the quiz, hoping to __________________________ her failing grade on her first attempt.
conscience
Your __________________________ helps you determine what is right or wrong.
grope
SInce the lightbulb was out, I had to __________________________ around the dark room to find what I wanted.