Fill in the blanks with appropriate words closest in meaning to the words in the brackets: use a dictionary/thesaurus.
1. S--------(walking) along the lake shore, the family enjoyed the early morning sunshine.
2. B-------(confused) by the difficult question, Sara asked for help.
3. The witch gave a m---------(evil) look at the apple before she cast a spell on it.
4. The witch c------(laughed) d--------ly (extremely happily in a confused manner) when the little girl touched the apple.
5. The sweet scent of the candle l------- (persisted) in the room even after the candle was put out.
6. B-----(look at) my s---------(extraordinary) art work.
7. W---(careful) of the dangers, she slowly crept into the dark cave.
8. It was e------(strangely) quiet.
9. Kate r-------(understood) this was a mistake.
10. But she m-------(gathered) up courage and continued.
11. It s------(began) to rain.
12. A t---(small) candle i----------(lit) the room.
13. She could b-----(hardly) see things around the room.
14. From the v----(not clear) s---------(shadow), she was able to figure out some of the items in the room.
15. Suddenly, she heard a scream; she f----(was unable to move) with fear.
16. She felt foot steps a----------(coming towards) her.
17. A flash of lightning lit the room b------(for a short time).
18. At that moment, she saw a d-------(clear) image in the room; it was a her puppy.
19. Filled with d------(happiness), she w--------(said quietly) his name.
20. The dog came running to her. She e-------(hugged) him.
21. T-----------(victoriously), they both hopped out of the cave.