The loud thunderstorm caused _____ to the frightened puppy.
distress
The garden suffered from a _____ of water, and the plants started wilting.
lack
Despite his pleading, there was no changing Mom's _____ to let Timmy have more cookies before dinner.
refusal
Timmy _____ his hand in class to answer the teacher's question.
raised
My breakfast can ______ of fruits, cereal, and milk.
consist
The man used hand signals to ____ the neighbour to come over.
beckon
Grandma's advice and wisdom have been ______ in helping me through tough times.
invaluable
A _____ of friends gathered at the park to play together on a sunny afternoon.
group
The teacher frowned in ________ when the students were being too noisy during the lesson.
disapproval
The man made a heart-shaped ______ with his hands.
gesture
The radio tower can ________ signals to a wide area, allowing people to hear the news from far away.
transmit
The new software will _____ users to edit photos with ease.
enable