A House On Mango Street

2. The teacher is the final _______ in the classroom when it comes to making decisions.
5. The man looked _______ as he gazed at the broken dreams he once had.
6. She remained _______ to the commands, never questioning or speaking up.
9. The coach worked to _______ his team, making them believe in their ability to win.
10. She felt _______ after finishing the project and seeing the results were exactly what she had hoped for.
11. It was obvious she tried to _______ her older sister's mannerisms and style.
13. The peacock proudly _______ around the yard, displaying its beautiful feathers.
15. It took all day to _______ the old structure that was no longer safe.
16. He came from an _______ family, where nothing stood out as particularly unusual or remarkable.

1. It is important to challenge _______ and not allow them to define who we are.
3. He felt _______ after failing to meet his own high expectations.
4. The door was _______ and would not budge no matter how hard they tried to open it.
5. She gave him a _______ look, as if he were miles away from her in both heart and mind.
6. There was a deep sense of _______ when he thought about the lost opportunities in life.
7. The lion made a _______ charge at its prey, showing no mercy.
8. The soldiers prepared for _______ as they were about to face off in the battlefield.
12. The old man spoke _______ about his childhood, recalling each moment with warmth.
14. The athlete _______ the coach's advice and chose to play through his injury.