pusillanimous

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"Her timidity prevented her from asking questions in class, even when she didn't understand the lesson. "

"My teacher asked for a response to the question, so I wrote an answer on the board. "

"The farmer's math of the hay field was impressive—he collected a large amount. "

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

"His ignoble act of cheating on the test showed a lack of integrity. "

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

"He is a student of life."

"His cowardice prevented him from standing up to the bully in class. "

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

"Cheating on a test is a contemptible act that deserves punishment. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "