Defintions
To give in to a request or take on a position of authority.
Accede
Clever or masterful
Deft
The dancer was extremely ______ and could bend her body into difficult positions with ease.
Supple
A soldier waves a sword in a threatening way. What vocabulary word describes what the soldier is doing?
Brandish
To include or be made up of several parts
Comprise
Clearly stated and leaving no room for confusion.
Explicit
Soothe or reassure
Solace
The old basement had a ______ smell because it had been closed for years.
Musty
A person constantly interferes in other people's work and acts as though they are in charge. What word describes this person?
Officious
What word describes something that happens at an inconvenient or unsuitable time?
Inopportune
Lacking basic necessities such as food, money, or shelter.
Destitute
Apex or peak
Pinnacle
The disease spread ______ throughout the population and became difficult to control.
Rampant
Dark clouds gather, and a strange silence fills the air before a storm. What word describes this threatening feeling?
Ominous
What word describes a situation in which the outcome is different from what you would expect?
Ironic
To completely destroy or remove something.
Extirpate
Corrupt or bribable
Venal
The criminal planned the robbery weeks in advance, making it a ______ act.
Premeditated
A king walks into a grand hall with dignity and majesty. What word describes his appearance or manner?
Stately
To hold back, silence, or prevent something from being expressed
Suppress