Episode 1 Transcript + Audio Photos Vocabulary Study Sheet Quiz History Study Sheet Quiz Downloads Download All Episode 1:Vocabulary Quiz The dictator's oppressive reign was marked by cruelty and widespread __________.benevolenceprosperitytyrannycontentionEnvironmental concerns warn that rising sea levels are ___________ on coastal communities.exploitingchristeningencroachingflexingAfter days of negotiation, the workers ___________ their demand for higher wages.prevailedravagedabhorredrelinquishedThe newly elected president ___________ her new cabinet with a formal ceremony.flexedchristenedexploitedravagedWith little planning, their business proposal had only ___________ ideas and proved difficult to support.torrentialrudimentaryprevailingnascentThe company's decision to outsource jobs overseas was seen by many as a way of ___________ workers for cheaper labor.encroachingflexingexploitingabhorringThe hurricane ___________ the coastline, leaving towns and communities in ruins.christenedrelinquishedprosperedravagedThe athlete celebrated his victory by ___________ his muscles and shouting triumphantly.flexingcontendingencroachingprevailingFor an event with such a __________ guest list, you'd think the food would be better.prominentbenevolentagrarianexuberantDespite the storm's ___________ downpour, the outdoor concert went ahead as planned.benevoletinevitabletorrentialnascentThe public ___________ the politician's corrupt schemes once they were brought to light.christenedabhorredravagedflexed