Match each imprecise word in brackets with a more precise replacement. Looking at our opponents really [scared] me. Working with rescued animals makes me [happy]. I was [sad] when I didn't make the team. Some describe our science teacher as [strange]. eccentric gratified intimidated despondent

- Looking at our opponents really [scared] me. → intimidated- Working with rescued animals makes me [happy] → gratified- I was [sad] when I didn't make the team. → despondent- Some describe our science teacher as [strange] → eccentric