Matching Words with Definitions
to admit that something is true or valid
concede
He refused to ____ the source of his information
disclose
discourage
deter
conceal
disclose
to publicly declare to be wrong or evil
denounce
The ____ from middle to high school can be tough for freshmen.
transition
condemn
denounce
standstill
transition
averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values
conservative
Even though Jim did not steal your wallet, you are still using him as a _____ to cover for your son's thievery.
scapegoat
traditional
conservative
top dog
scapegoat
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
contrary
The roof, unable to ____ the weight of all the snow, collapsed.
sustain
admit
concede
profound
superficial
to discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
deter
The president's concern for the homeless people was _____ and ended as soon as the media left the event.
superficial
opposite
contrary
sustain