Adjectives
exalted or superior
the _________ ideals of justice should always be upheld.
lofty
a change
The _______ of American life was due to transportation advancements.
transformation
cleverly or slyly
The Patriots ___________ made plans to toss the tea.
cunningly
a sign or object that represents something
The eagle is an ___________ for the United States.
emblem
skillful or cleverly
Washington ______________ navigated the dark woods.
adroitly
unfavorable or opposing one's desires
There were many _________ situations to overcome during the war.
adverse
to achieve success; to thrive
The country will __________ with hard work.
flourish
uselessly or unsuccesfully
Ponce de León searched ___________ for the fountain of youth.
futilely
a story or account of events
The ___________ was both thrilling and accurate.
narrative
to make a firm decision; to settle of find a solution
Franklin __________ (ed) to seek the aid of the French.
It was important to __________ the issues that faced the nation.
resolve
very skilled or proficient
Thomas Jefferson was an __________ writer.
adept
to lessen
The food seemed to _________ overnight with the extra soldiers to feed.
diminish
boldly or daringly
John White ____________ desired to found a colony.
audaciously
a cruel or brutal ruler
The founding fathers considered King George a ___________.
tyrant
having qualities that cause fear, dread, or awe
They had to cross __________ territories to map the land.
formidable
filled with joy and pride
The ________ immigrant gazed at the Statue of Liberty.
elated
to captivate or charm
The audience was _______ (ed) with the performance.
enthrall
lacking caution or good judgement
He ____________ climbed to the upper deck.
imprudently
a significant event or step in life or in progress
The invention of the motor was a significant __________ in the advancement of transportation.
milestone
not giving up
It takes ___________ work to succeed.
persistent
working well with little waste
The assembly line created ___________ factories.
efficient
to long or aim for ambitiously
Americans should ________ for freedom and fairness.
aspire
with enthusiastic devotion or diligence
The explorers _________ began their adventure
zealously
strong dislike that shows in action
There was great __________ between the French and the British.
animosity
to boldly go somewhere or do something risky
The "Indians" ____________ (ed) onto the ships.
venture