1. wither

People's high spirits had not yet withered or turned limp under the glare of the sun.

If someone or something withers, they become very weak.

eg: Industries unable to modernize have been left to wither.

无法实现现代化的行业已经自行衰落。

2. complete

Each summer as usual a batch of Chinese students were returning home after completing their studies abroad, and about a dozen of them were aboard.

to finish doing or making something, especially when it has taken a long time:

eg :

Students must complete the course.

3. contempt

When Miss heard these last petty remarks, she,  in spite of herself,  felt a renewed contempt for Mr. Sun.

a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect

contempt for

eg : The contempt he felt for his fellow students was obvious.