Vocab 12/30

3. The charity organizer [ ] the guests at the gala to donate generously to those in need during the holiday season.
6. The community mourned the [ ] of an old tradition, hoping to revive it in the coming year.
7. Known as the neighborhood [ ], Mrs. Palmer refused to donate to the holiday charity drive, even when she had plenty to spare.
8. The dazzling northern lights were a rare [ ] that made the trip unforgettable.
9. Despite the chaos of the New Year’s Eve party, Maria maintained a calm [ ] as she organized the event.
12. Many charities collect donations to ensure that no one is left [ ] during the holiday season.
13. The family held a [ ] gathering to reflect on the past year and remember loved ones they had lost.
16. She was [ ] when she discovered that her friends had planned the party without her.
17. Walking through the fog early in the morning, he felt as though a [ ] from the past was following him.
18. With no moon and the stars covered by thick clouds, the darkness of the night seemed [ ].

1. The New Year’s fireworks lit up the night sky in a colorful, [ ] display, awing everyone who watched.
2. Disappointed with his own Christmas gifts, the boy [ ] eyed his friend’s new toys.
4. The town held a special ceremony to [ ] its elders, thanking them for preserving the community’s traditions.
5. For Kevin, volunteering at the shelter was not only an act of kindness but also a personal journey toward [ ].
10. As the clock struck midnight, Ava resolved to [ ] her bad habits and start the new year afresh.
11. At the memorial, families lit candles for their [ ] loved ones to honor their memories.
13. Left out in the cold air, the once vibrant flowers began to [ ] and lose their beauty.
14. After missing the the party because he was ill, Jack spent the day in a [ ] mood.
15. Mark preferred a [ ] walk at midnight on New Year’s Eve to reflect on his resolutions in peace.