To assemble or collect bit by bit; to select
Cull
The professors _____ instructions left all the students confused
Terse
When I was little my sisters gave me the nickname Amy.
Moniker
Harmful, damaging, destructive
pernicious
Having a calm, unexcitable temperament
Plegmatic
The gymnast was _____ and graceful during her routine.
Lithe
At the end of the school year all the seniors burnt their assignments in a giant bonfire.
expunge
sloppy, messy, untidy
frowzy
An error to be corrected in a manuscript
Corrigendum
The butterfly was orange and _________ in color.
Vermilion
After being caught skipping the boy was sent to detention
Castigate
inspirational, bright, illuminating
luminary
To intrude, to interfere, meddle, or infringe
Interlope
After quitting his job, the man became very __________.
Impecunious
The prince was very charming and kind which earned him many allies.
Winsome
To tempt or persuade by using deception, artful talk, or flattery
Inveigle
My Grandma is very well known for her healing brownies which are considered a ______
Panacea
After the boy got dumped he spread terrible rumors about his ex-girlfriend which hurt her chances for a scholarship.