Samantha wished for just a short
respite
from the closely looming deadline at work.

After long hours of experimentation, the scientist
ingeniously
created a new vaccine for the virus.

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

I was able to
coerce
my brother into coming to the opera with me.

The town became impoverished due to the
dearth
of resources left after the hurricane.

Eliza searched frantically for her lost dog, crossing many streets and
traversing
many woodland paths.

She
demurely
accepted the invitation, even though she did not know the hosts well.

He is not an expert, but he would like to
proffer
his opinion and advice.

The previous government was somewhat
dilatory
in its approach to educational reforms.

As the day wore on, the
gravity
of the situation began to dawn on him, and Sam began to worry