The Handmaid's Tale Vocab (shortened)

Sometimes the most hurtful questions appear ___, but actually cause offense.

To avoid seeming boastful, one might choose to show etiquette by ___ accepting the award.

Huck should have been more ____ of the Duke and King; instead he happily welcomed them aboard.

I was not pleased with the ___ response of the host when I asked for a table.

The ___ kids sat on skateboards and zoomed down the hill; they didn't consider the speed bump.

The ___ nature of an office job would drive me crazy; I like to move around.

All I remember of the funeral is the ____ sound of bagpipes in the distance.

Seeking the ___ of popular people, just because they're popular, won't ever bring happiness.

Recently, special lights indicated that the Mona Lisa is a(n) ___.

Luke and Offred's relationship began ___, with hotel trysts and phone calls.

After a busy week, I have a ____ for pizza and ice cream.

Though annoying for some teachers, Assassins also promoted moments of ____ among the seniors.

Alice was a(n) _____ child whose enthusiasm was magnetic.

Look at the poor kitten! How can you ignore him when he's crying so ___?

Though the birthday dinner wasn't for another hour, my mom placed the cake ___ within reach.

I hope that Americans would never ___ the extreme values and actions of the Sons of Jacob.

You all get so goofy sometimes that it's hard to maintain ___!

The Bachelor promotes a(n) ___, unrealistic lifestyle so most couples break up after the show. 

Reading well means understanding the ___ of words and images.

The ___ look on my victorious opponent's face hurt me more than losing.