Nouns
bog
wetland
formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or intense
efface
lucidly
expressed clearly
The strong wind left the boat's sail _______ and hanging loosely from the mast.
tattered
a large, densely packed group of people
(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health
pallid
flout
defy rules or laws
diffidently
do something without confidence
The mother elephant looked around to make sure her baby was still ________ along behind her.
plodding
cheerfulness
merriment
unscrupulous
defeat thoroughly
vanquish
with an important role; to a large extent; in a manner that stands out
prominently
Henry's mother was worried the other soldiers would _______ him with their swearing, drinking, and gambling.
debauch
glibness
the quality of speaking smoothly and easily, yet insincere or thoughtless
besplashed
spattered or spotted with dirt or filth
utter (a greeting or farewell)
bid (present tense)
bade (past tense)
despondently
do something with low spirits or without hope
procession
a bitter attack, usually verbal
philippic
peremptory
(of a person's manner) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in an abrupt or domineering way
fathom
understand (a difficult problem) after much thought
fraternally
brotherly; showing comradeship
Shaking with __________, the young man faced his fear of heights by skydiving.
trepidation