Winning the championship brought great __________ to the team.
Prestige
The glass shards were so ______ that I almost missed it entirely.
Subtle
The sudden, violent ________ of rain transformed the dry creek bed into a raging river, washing away the bridge in a matter of minutes.
Torrent
Give the definition of...
Wryly
In a slightly funny but sarcastic way
Affecting something from a time in the past?
Retroactively
The new rules must not __________ on our personal rights.
Infringe
It was ______ that the fire station burned down while everyone was away at a training seminar.
Ironic
The manager applied the new policy _____________ to last month's timecards, causing several employees to lose their overtime pay.
Retroactively
Give the definition of...
Grim
Very serious or unhappy-looking
Respect or importance earned by success or status?
Prestige
The teacher had to _______ the students for talking during the test.
Admonish
The artist's _________ approach to organizing her supplies resulted in a chaotic, yet colorful, workspace.
Haphazard
Even in the depths of her grief, she found ______ in the quiet, gentle memories of her grandmother.
Solace
Give the definition of...
Vast
Extremely large.
To warn or scold someone firmly.
Admonish
The security guard remained _______ throughout the night to keep the building safe.
Vigilant
After a long, exhausting week, I just want to ________ in a hot bubble bath all evening.
Luxuriate
After a long, hard-fought battle, the champion finally had to __________ his title to the young challenger.
Relinquish
Give the definition of...
Integral
Very important; necessary to make something work; essential
The gymnast's body was _____ into a strange shape.
Contorted
She was quite __________ about stepping onto the stage for her first solo performance.
Apprehensive
The seasoned surgeon ________ navigated the complex procedure, maneuvering around delicate nerves to remove the tumor without causing any damage
Deftly
Give the definition of...
Assuage
To make a bad feeling less strong.
When something happens in the opposite way you expected.
Ironic