in a shy way meant to be alluring
Coyly
to be extremely and uncritically fond of
doted
feeling or showing deep respect
reverent
the condition of being successful
prosperity
Some kids' parents are very _______ because they set a lot of rules for them to follow
stringent
uncertainty or unable to make a choice; having mixed feelings about someone or something
ambivalence
critical observation or examination
scrutiny
impassively or indifferently
stoically
very strict
stringent
If someone grows up with something they can become biased and ______ toward it
doted
cause interest or excitement; feel irritated or resentful
piqued
firm determination or do something; settle or find a solution
resolve
understand after much thought
fathom
an atmosphere or feeling so intense to seem almost tangible or touchable
palpable
Often times in movies, the old characters are the ______ ones because of their knowledge
Prudent
liking or attraction
affinity
to think about something deeply and at length
mulled
done openly and unashamedly
blatantly
reduce the severity of something; soften; appease the anger or anxiety of someone
mollified
It is easy to _______ to something if it is tempting.
succumb
give in; surrender
succumbed
likely to occur or happening soon
imminent
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly
perpetually
wise
prudent
Sometimes in school, it is hard for students to ________ some of the subjects.
Fathom