2023-2024 Unit 6 Vocabulary

sense of injury or insult; to take offense, displeasure

Sarah could recite the entire poem ____, without missing a single word.

to pull away, take away by violence

to make numb with amazement; to stun into helplessness

to take the place of

After much ____ thought, Alex finally decided to pursue a career in medicine.

Sarah sat by the window, watching the raindrops race down the glass as she began to ____ over her next painting.

Despite being tired, Tom decided to ____ his opponent to the ground in the wrestling match.

Despite his busy schedule, Jack became ____ at playing the piano after years of practice.

After years of hard work, Sarah finally ____ control of her own destiny and decided to pursue her dreams.

The magician's tricks never failed to ____ the audience with their complexity.

using exactly the same words, word for word

Due to the storm, the ship had to ____ from its original course to avoid danger.

to ponder; meditate; think about at length

Maria felt a sense of ____ when her friend made a rude comment about her appearance.

In the play, the villain tried to ____ control of the kingdom from the rightful heir.

to change direction

skillful; to be very good at something

to give up doing, professing, or intending; to surrender, give in

an act of choosing, using one's own will in a conscious choice