Due to the SCARCITY of food in her territory, the mother lioness had to roam far from safe ground to find a meal for her child.
Rarity; an inadequate amount of something
100
After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David that she wasn't interested in him; and even though David was heart broken, he appreciated her CANDOR.
The state of being sincere, honest, or open
100
The young child was so ENGROSSED by the flashing lights on the toy train that when his mother asked him if he wanted a piece of chocolate cake, he didn't even respond.
Completely engaged or absorbed in something
100
The flood caused toxic molds to grow on the walls of our old house and now it is UNINHABITABLE.
not suitable to live in
100
Katie talked back to the principal and called him by his first name so he sent her to the office for her INSOLENCE.
behavior that is very rude or disrespectful
200
Unlike his sister Cattie, who had a very calm and mellow DISPOSITION, John jumped on Sofas and ran through the house like an animal kingdom.
Somebody's temperament or habitual mood
200
Amy wanted to wear the simple white dress to the dance but her friend Emilia kept pushing her to buy this big, puffy, golden ballroom gown as OSTENTATIOUS as it was expensive.
Overly showy; gaudy; intended to attract attention
200
Zach wanted to play football with the other kids but, with his horrible DEFICIENCIES in coordination, he couldn't catch or throw the ball.
Inadequate, incomplete, or lacking something
200
Brian attempted to see who was riding inside of the limousine, but the OPAQUE window tinting prevented him from getting even the slightest glimpse.
not able to be seen through; not allowing light to pass through
200
John gave me two tickets to the basketball game, but I have an AVERSION to going to crowded places like sports arenas, so would you like to have them?
a strong dislike for something; a powerful desire to avoid something
300
If you go to the party wearing your best smile, laugh good naturedly, and try your dance steps out (even if you aren't the best dancer), you will attract attention with your AMIABLE disposition.
Friendly; kind
300
John may have been excited about becoming an artist, but his mother was waiting to see if he'd see this ENDEAVOR through before buying him the expensive paint kit.
An attempt to complete something; to try something
300
Lia, it is LAMENTABLE that you and Derrick separated, but it has almost been a year. Don't you think that it's about time to move on with your life?
something that causes great sadness or regret
300
Due to his PARSIMONIOUS nature, Brian enjoys borrowing movies from the library and copying them, buying day old bread from the bakery, and recording music from the radio even though he has a lot of money.
to be cheap or unwilling to spend money that you have
300
Ducked down in the tall grass, the warriors waited patiently on the hillside for the next group unfortunate enough to walk through their AMBUSCADE.
an ambush or surprise attack from a concealed location
400
When John saw his report card, he was excited because he had all As and an A- in Biology; but when his FASTIDIOUS mother saw his report card, she shook her head in disappointment.
Excessively particular or demanding; fussy about details
400
I didn't want to fight him, but he PROVOKED me by insulting my family and I lost control.
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry; to try and get a reaction from someone
400
To prepare the cafeteria for the big dance, the planning committee ADORNED the walls with colorful streamers and balloons.
to make something look better by adding something
400
Katie talked back to the principal and called him by his first name so he sent her to the office for her INSOLENCE.
behavior that is very rude or disrespectful
400
Large companies and wealthy clients wanted Donzo to take their pictures, as Donzo was well known for his EMINENCE in photography.
regarded as the best at something; famed superiority
500
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister
nagged her so much that Angela finally ACQUIESCED and agreed to go.
To give in; to accept something reluctantly but without protest
500
The children in the orphanage might have starved had it not been for the BENEVOLENCE of the nuns, who sacrificed their own small salaries to provide food for the children.
Good nature; charity; the disposition to do good
500
Ducked down in the tall grass, the warriors waited patiently on the hillside for the next group unfortunate enough to walk through their AMBUSCADE.
an ambush or surprise attack from a concealed location
500
After the players got caught cheating on the exam, the coach REBUKED them harshly.
to express strong disapproval of someone's actions or behaviors; to sharply criticize someone
500
Due to his PARSIMONIOUS nature, Brian enjoys borrowing movies from the library and copying them, buying day old bread from the bakery, and recording music from the radio even though he has a lot of money.
to be cheap or unwilling to spend money that you have