He (made a body movement to show something) with his hand to show that it was ok.
gestured
Mr. Alden (felt great sadness) over Violet's sickness.
grieved
The boy (hated) eating vegetable soup.
detested
The princess bride wore a(n) (finely made) gown.
exquisite
You can (focus) more if you turn off the TV.
concentrate
The girl (did on purpose) stepped on the flower.
deliberately
It was such an (astonishing) performance!
astounding
After the accident, it took awhile for her to (gain again) her confidence in driving.
regain
She was so sick that she (refused) any food that was given to her.
rejected
She is always at (having a lack of worry) when she is around people.
ease