Definition-->Word
Someone who offers opposition
adversary
eavesdrop
listen in or snoop
mixture
concoction
The man __________ and fell.
faltered
falter
to waver or fade
wave about madly or aggressively
brandish
ember
a hot smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire
despise
disdain
A small child can _______ a parent with may tantrums.
exasperate
occupy
engross
an act that goes against authority
defiance
falter
to become weak or unsteady
murky
brackish
Timothy was permenently _________ from school for hitting another student.
banished
aptitude
a decrease in size, extent, or range
diminish
cunning
showing inventiveness or skill
gloomy
dismal
Mr. Bob quickly filled all the holes with a ____ hand.
deft
The crafty little ploy showed great _______ from the students
cunning
imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
aplomb
pious
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
adroit
deft
The _________ puzzled every student until the teacher gave them the answer.
enigma
palaver
unnecessarily elaborate or complex procedure.