It was hard _______ the distant figure in the fog, but she could make out the silhouette as it drew closer.

His fingers tightened around the _______ of the baseball bat as he prepared for the pitch.

She gently reached out ______ her newborn’s hand, comforting the baby as it whimpered softly.

The once-glorious empire had become _______, as its rulers indulged in luxury while the people suffered in poverty.

Pessimistic explanatory style has been linked to:  

Bonus Question 2 (1pt total) Tell me one good thing that brought you joy this week. 

According to the Fishbein’s model, attitude formation is based on the mathematical formula Ao = Σbiei, where the bi stands for ___________ and focus of attitude formation is on the ____________  

The CEO’s ______ attitude toward employees’ concerns about job security only fueled the sense of uncertainty among the staff.

She did not _______ to criticize anyone during the meeting, but her honest feedback was misunderstood by some as an attack.

Upon hearing the tragic news, she took a moment ______ her colleague, offering a sympathetic ear and a kind gesture.