Vocabulary (September 13-17)

The assertive heroines portrayed in many movies are a far cry from the _____ young ladies depicted in 19-century roles.

Which iconic lizard, pictured below, was reclassified as “endangered” by an international conservation organization.

In a passage that a composer has marked_____, every note should sound like a quick thrust of a knife.

As it wound its way through the desert, the mighty river became a mere ____ that travelers could easily wade across.

Which Formula 1 cult hero nicknamed the 'Iceman' announced his retirement this week?

Economists will tell you that inflation results in an increase in the supply of money an a(n) ____ in its value.

The child _____(ed) in fear and disgust as the harmless water snake slithered over the floor.

_____ years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the loss of nearly 3,000 people was remembered in events across the world.

_______, the 18-year-old British phenom, completed a shocking run through the U.S. Open on September 11.

How often have we heard candidates for office promise that they will be tough and _____ in fighting organized crime!

The second and final week of the ??? produced some moving moments.

The witnesses have testified at great length, but how much valuable information have they ______(ed) to the committee?

Since you worked so long for the money you earned, its foolish to ____ it on things you don't really need.

President Biden mandated shots for 100 million Americans, including the vast majority of ________.

Leaders are judged by how well they ______ themselves in times of crisis.

To the district attorney's dismay, the witness ____(ed) all the facts and misled the jury.

What celebrity wore this to the 2021 Met Gala?

Which family of animals stunned people when they wandered through an open door at a university library in the UK?