SENTENCE: The little rabbit hopped into the wooden __________ by the back door, its safe space where it could rest without fear of predators.

SENTENCE: Tom liked to _____ in painting, even though he wasn't very good at it, and preferred to stick with other hobbies. (verb)

With great care or caution

To twist into a strange shape or expression

SENTENCE: The gymnast had to __________ her body in a strange way to fit through the narrow tunnel during the competition. (verb)

Lying down, resting, or leaning

SENTENCE: Jill held the fragile porcelain plate _____ in her hands, carefully placing it on the table to avoid breaking it. (Adverb)

SENTENCE: As I watched the clouds change shapes in the sky, I began to _____ whether or not I should ask my friend to go to the movies with me later. It was a tough decision, and I wasn’t sure what the right choice was. (verb)

To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about

SENTENCE: We reached a _____ on the hiking trail where we had to decide whether to turn left toward the waterfall or right to continue up the mountain. (Noun)

SENTENCE: After hearing that his best friend, Ben, was moving far away, Adam felt a deep sense of _____, like his heart had been torn in two. He couldn’t stop feeling sad for days, and nothing seemed to cheer him up. (Noun)

SENTENCE: The __________ boy was always getting into arguments at school, challenging others to fights over the smallest things. (adjective)

Having a gloomy or depressive manner