Fill the blanks with the right form of the word using words in the following vocabulary list. Two words are unnecessary.
Vocabulary List:
shard, glimmer, sheen, sanguine, dire, rejuvenate, bicker, churn, dexterous
The old woman sat by the window, watching the sun cast a gentle (1)_____ on the weathered stones of the garden. She remembered a time when the garden was full of life, the flowers blooming with vibrant colors. Now, only (2)_____ of broken pottery remained, remnants of a happier time.
Despite the (3)_____ circumstances, the old woman remained (4)_____ about the future. She believed that with a little care, the garden could be (5)_____. She imagined the flowers blooming once more, filling the air with their sweet fragrance.
As she daydreamed, she heard her grandchildren (6)_____ in the next room. She smiled and shook her head. They were always so full of energy, running and playing. It reminded her of her own childhood, when she would spend hours exploring the woods behind her house.
She closed her eyes and pictured herself as a young girl again, her (7)_____ fingers picking wildflowers. She could feel the cool grass beneath her feet and the warm sun on her face. For a moment, she was young again.
When she opened her eyes, she felt a sense of peace. She knew that life was full of ups and downs, but she also knew that it was important to find joy in the small things. And so, she continued to sit by the window, watching the world go by.
