Vocab #16

2. The knight bowed in deep __________ before the queen as a sign of loyalty and respect.
4. Many early settlers had to __________ on limited supplies and whatever they could hunt or gather.
6. His __________ spending habits left him broke just days after payday.
12. The __________ crowd grew impatient as the speaker continued to delay the announcement.
14. As an __________, she delighted in sampling fine wines and exotic dishes during her travels.
15. The dictator’s regime was marked by widespread __________ and brutal oppression.
16. Light filtered through the small __________ in the curtain, casting a narrow beam across the floor.
19. Fashion trends are highly __________, constantly changing with the seasons.
20. The farmer hoped his __________ would continue working the land for generations to come.

1. The new law was officially __________d by the government and immediately enforced.
3. The __________ tech startup showed great promise in its early stages of development.
5. The hotel offered every __________ imaginable, from a rooftop pool to a gourmet restaurant.
7. The constitution guaranteed citizens certain __________ rights that could not be taken away.
8. Her __________ smile lit up the room and brought comfort to everyone around her.
9. The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a __________ of an economic downturn.
10. His sense of moral __________ guided every decision he made in his career.
11. The government cracked down on political __________, arresting those who voiced opposition.
13. The tabloids continued to __________ the actor for his controversial remarks, keeping him in the public eye.
17. She worked long hours for a mere __________, barely enough to cover her rent.
18. The retiring teacher was honored with a heartfelt __________ that praised her years of service.