Definition
Take without referencing from someone’s writing or speech
Plagiarize
diminish, lessen, shrink
Dwindle
After her injury, she would have ________________ knee pain for the rest of her life.
Chronic
The woman was described as _______________ because she knew 3 different languages, and spent much of her time learning about the world.
Sophisticated
temporary, occasional
Chronic
Having difficulties, behave awkwardly
Flounder
Pause, intermission
Lull
I could tell the students' attention span was began to __________________ at the end of the day because after they finished one problem they started talking to their neighbor.
Dwindle
The dentist was very _______________ as she looked closely over each and every tooth for cavities or damage.
Meticulous
increase, grow, expand
dwindle
Lengthen or extent in duration or space
Sustain
leftovers, residue, remains
Remnant
The ballet dancer was very _________________ as she crossed the stage and performed a pirouette.
Agile
The babysitter was very ______________ because she let the kids stay up past their bedtime.
Lax
normal, ordinary
successful in many areas, able to adapt easily
Versatile
quirky or strange
Eccentric
His son was a terrible liar, as soon as his dad came into the room he started to _________________. smiling weird and not looking him in the eyes.
Flounder
After craft time, the tables were left with only the ___________________ of construction paper scraps and glitter.
Remnants
Invent or Create originally
Plagiarize
Inflict something unpleasant
Impose
thorough, precise
Meticulous
Her Grandma _________________ her to do her laundry, otherwise she would not get dessert.
Obliged
The top job candidate was _____________________, as she was able to make quick decisions, design appealing posters, and work with many different audiences.
Versatile
Help, alleviate, remove
Impose