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  • Even when the quiz changed unexpectedly, she stayed calm under pressure. She showed ____.
    Equanimity
  • The villain wanted to hurt the people who trusted him. His intentions were ____.
    Malevolent
  • After the repairs, everything was satisfactory and in good order. Everything was ____.
    Copacetic
  • Despite the difficulties ahead, they remained optimistic and hopeful. They were ____.
    Sanguine
  • They met by chance and unexpectedly became friends. Their meeting was ____.
    Fortuitous
  • The detective discovered a wicked criminal plan. It was a ____ plot.
    Nefarious
  • After a sleepless night, he had no energy or enthusiasm. He felt ____.
    Lethargic
  • She is excited about moving schools but sad to leave her friends. She feels ____.
    Ambivalent
  • Years after the betrayal, she still felt deep resentment. What noun names that feeling?
    Rancor
  • Quick challenge: Which word describes something that happens by chance, often fortunately?
    Fortuitous
  • It sounds contradictory, yet it may be true: sometimes doing less achieves more. This is a ____.
    Paradox
  • The team made a strong start that suggested future success. Their start was ____.
    Auspicious
  • The story sounds unlikely, so I am doubtful about it. I am ____.
    Dubious
  • He showed little interest or emotion when the class discussed the issue. He seemed ____.
    Apathetic
  • Quick challenge: Which verb means to ease a fear or worry?
    Assuage
  • He kept correcting tiny details that did not matter to the discussion. He was ____.
    Pedantic
  • Quick challenge: Which word describes something done with little care or interest?
    Perfunctory
  • The factory released fumes that were harmful and unpleasant. The fumes were ____.
    Noxious
  • His flashy outfit was designed to impress everyone. It was ____.
    Ostentatious
  • He naturally tends to solve puzzles and enjoys them. He has a ____ for puzzles.
    Proclivity
  • She checked the homework quickly with little care or interest. Her check was ____.
    Perfunctory
  • He glanced secretly at his phone so nobody would notice. It was a ____ glance.
    Furtive
  • Quick challenge: Which word means calmness under pressure?
    Equanimity
  • The teacher's kind words helped reduce her fear. What verb means to reduce an unpleasant feeling?
    Assuage
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