Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Samantha wished for just a short
[epithet, respite, aberration, obstreperousness] from the closely looming deadline at work.

After long hours of experimentation, the scientist [coercively, ingeniously, aberrantly, opprobriously] created a new vaccine for the virus.

When Ricardo stubbed his toe against the couch, he doubled over in pain and began spouting [respites, epithets, coercions, aberrations] at the offending piece of furniture.

I was able to [coerce, wane, proffer, traverse] my brother into coming to the opera with me.

The town became impoverished due to the [dearth, gravity, coercion, aberration] of resources left after the hurricane.

Eliza searched frantically for her lost dog, crossing many streets and [waning, proffering, traversing, coercing] many woodland paths.

She [demurely, ingeniously, aberrantly, opprobriously] accepted the invitation, even though she did not know the hosts well.

He is not an expert, but he would like to [coerce, wane, proffer, traverse] his opinion and advice.

The previous government was somewhat [opprobrious, demure, obstreperous, dilatory] in its approach to educational reforms.

As the day wore on, the [coercion, aberration, traversal, gravity] of the situation began to dawn on him, and Sam began to worry.