Definitions
a habit or procedure that happens on a regular basis
routine
not permanent; happening for a limited time
temporary
future
destiny
Danny did not like eating the same thing every day, so he planned out his meals each week so there was __________ in his options.
variation
The first time Vanessa went rock climbing, she was intimidated, but when she finally built up the strength to climb the toughest route, she felt ___!
triumphant
a strong desire and determination to achieve something
the ability to have an effect on the behavior of someone or something
influence
recede
Before making any deals, Joaquin’s father wanted to be ___ that the company was real and not a scam.
assured
Because everyone in the school knows who they are and likes them, the most ___ student usually wins the election for student body president.
prominent
to make something certain to happen; guarantee
assure
showing acceptance of something unpleasant
resigned
guarantee
assure
Mrs. Haton’s math class had a positive ___ on her students: even though the class was challenging, it taught them mental toughness that they would use in the years ahead.
influence
Coach did not allow his players to ___ each other; they either supported each other or they were kicked off the team.
belittle
feeling or expressing joy after having won a victory
triumphant
to make a person seem small or unimportant
belittle
short-term
temporary
When Tom looked at his father’s bald head, he knew that his own hairline would also ___ in the future.
recede
Taylor’s ___ is what pushed her to become the first person in her family to graduate from college.
ambition
important; famous
prominent
different form or version of something
variation
accept
resigned
Amarachi believed so strongly in ___ that she did not let problems upset her; she knew everything would happen the way it was supposed to in the end.
destiny
It was ___ for Cameron to study and complete his homework after dinner every night.