Hold the _____ carefully as you walk up the stairs. Don't slide on it!
banister
The soldier looked through his _______ to check for enemies in the distance.
binoculars
When I'm sick, my voice sounds _____ from coughing so much!
hoarse
The man looks really ______! Something must be upsetting him.
irritated
My friend is really _____! Even the smallest things can startle her!
jumpy
Would you like to sign my ______ to stop the city from destroying the park? If 1000 people sign it, they might listen to our request!
petition
I had a nightmare and couldn't sleep. I was so scared that could barely move. I was __________!
petrified
The starving boy _____ for more food!
pleaded
The man was so surprised he could barely speak. Instead, all he could do was _____._
stammer
The bell _____ at noon.
chimed
The woman's diamond mask must be very ________!
valuable
The man ______ to lift 500kg.
strained
