Definition
Synonyms
Sentences
Derivatives
Analogies
100
To make clear or understandable
clarify
100
gloomy
somber
100
My sister is an _________ reader, she finished a novel every week.
avid
100
The nervous animal showed its __________ by keeping a safe distance from the hikers at all times. (wary)
wariness and noun
100
to argue against : protest :: to argue for : ____________
advocate
200
To look at in a leisurely and casual manner
browse
200
dictionary
lexicon
200
Mrs. Homan found it _________ when students didn't give 100% on all of their work.
irksome
200
The girls willingness to help any of her classmates __________ her to the teachers. (endear)
endeared and verb
200
love : hate :: waste : __________
conserve
300
highly motivated by dedication to a cause, an ideal, or a goal
zealous
300
self-respect
dignity
300
The 7th grade class to ________ their STEM fair projects to the judges.
exhibit
300
Don't bother with ___________ when I am trying to deal with this emergency! (nicety)
niceties and noun
300
annoying : irksome :: welcoming : __________
hospitable
400
the act of keeping something in good health or condition
preservation
400
obey
conform
400
The _________ of the word salary can be traced back to the Latin word for salt.
etymology
400
She admitted that her actions weren't _________, and she apologized. (justify)
justifiable and adjective
400
repel : oppose :: attract : __________
allure
500
an alliance of people, parties, or nations
coalition
500
torture
tantalize
500
After running in the 5K, Mrs. Rosenbeck had an _________ to lay on the couch the rest of the day.
inclination
500
In her __________, she believed every silly thing that the leader said. (fanatic)
fanaticism and noun
500
participating : compliant :: hesitant : ___________
reticent
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