The Goldfinch 1.ii

His mother tried to __________ his bad behavior by grounding him for a week.

I could see the __________ in his voice as he confessed to the crime.

The student was facing an __________ from school due to repeated absences.

She went on an __________ to pick up some groceries for her grandmother.

The __________ basketball player easily maneuvered through the defenders.

The smell from the fish market made her feel __________ and she had to leave.

The sudden rainstorm __________ me and ruined my new shoes.

As an intern, I only received a small __________ for my work at the company.

The batter swung hard, hoping to __________ the opposing team's best hitter.

The tent was __________ from the morning dew and they had to air it out before packing it up.