Question

directions: use the word bank to fill in the blanks. acute dissimulation vexed profound sagacity pitch deathwatches suppositions unperceived crevices refrained pulsation waned scantlings wary suavity deputed audacity vehemently trifles gesticulations derision hypocritical stealthily 1. the __________ of the mountain climber to ascend the slope without ropes or protection seemed foolish to many spectators. 2. the symphony conductor faced the orchestra and made bold ________ with his baton. 3. santa claus went ________ up the chimney after ________ depositing our presents under the tree. 4. the guard on duty kept a close eye on the entrance to the bank and was ________ of every person that came inside. 5. our conversation at lunch was filled with ________, small talk, and trivial matters. 6. when the cat is on a prowl for a mouse, all of his senses, especially his senses of smell and hearing, are extremely ________. 7. the officer had been ________ to guard the train station and report any suspicious behavior. 8. when a person says one thing but does another, he or she can be perceived as ________. 9. damage to the house after the tornado left only wooden studs and __________ from which to rebuild.

Explanation:

1. Ascending without protection shows boldness, so "audacity" fits.
2. Conductors make expressive movements with batons, "gesticulations" is appropriate.
3. Santa would move quietly, so "stealthily" for the first - blank. After depositing presents, there's no word - bank word for the second blank in the context provided.
4. A guard is cautious, "wary" is correct.
5. Small talk and trivial matters are "trifles".
6. A cat's senses are sharp when hunting, "acute" is right.
7. An officer is assigned a task, "deputed" is suitable.
8. Saying one thing and doing another is "hypocritical".
9. After a tornado, only remnants like wooden studs and "scantlings" are left for rebuilding.

Answer:

1. audacity
2. gesticulations
3. stealthily
4. wary
5. trifles
6. acute
7. deputed
8. hypocritical
9. scantlings