Question

1. the aliens eyes shined with a (preternatural, campaign) and frightening glow.
2. carla knew she couldnt (assent, dictum) to what lana was saying.
3. everyone could see the (manifestation, inglorious) of the little kids dreams of singing after she won americas got talent.
4. when lucas was a child, he thought the babysitter was a (martinet, periodicity) because he was constantly ordering lucas around the house

Explanation:

1. "Preternatural" means beyond what is normal or natural, which fits the description of the alien's glow. "Campaign" is a series of activities for a purpose and doesn't make sense here.
2. "Assent" means to give agreement or approval. "Dictum" is a formal statement or saying. So "assent" is the right choice as it relates to Carla's agreement to what Lana was saying.
3. "Manifestation" refers to the act of showing or demonstrating something. It makes sense that winning a talent - show is a manifestation of the kid's dreams. "Inglorious" means not having glory or being shameful, which is not relevant.
4. "Martinet" is a strict or demanding person, which describes the babysitter who was ordering Lucas around. "Periodicity" refers to the quality of occurring at regular intervals and is not applicable here.

Answer:

1. PRETERNATURAL
2. ASSENT
3. MANIFESTATION
4. MARTINET