Sarah had to _______ her excitement when she heard the surprise news, for she was in the middle of an important conversation.

The group of campers had to _______ their plans to stay outdoors when a bear appeared near their campsite.

Mike had _______ that his surprise proposal was coming when his girlfriend kept mentioning strange plans.

The mother’s _______ was unbearable when she couldn’t find her child in the mall, frantically searching every store.

She felt deep _______ after learning her old friend had been promoted ahead of her despite her hard work.

It was a _______ act to leave a dog stranded in the rain without shelter, showing a lack of compassion.

After the factory closed, the once-vibrant city became ______, with empty streets and abandoned buildings that told of better times.

Walking through the abandoned house, she couldn’t shake the feeling of a ______ presence as if someone unseen was watching her every move.

The lifeguard quickly worked to _______ the swimmer that was caught in the strong current before they were pulled under.

Being bored at the family reunion, some kids were very _______ trying to escape from the dinner table, quietly crawling under the table.