Definition
To set or keep apart.
separate
To be sad and gloomy; to lose interest in the things that usually bring pleasure.
mope
To take the place of.
replace
Leon ceased his bullying when his classmates started to _______________him.
shun
I ___________ my baby sister into holding my hand as we crossed the street.
coaxed
To touch in a tender or loving way.
caress
Very fast, strong, or wild.
furious
Friendly; good natured and pleasant.
amiable
If you don't have a __________________, I'll choose the movie.
preference
Sean ______________ the baby's forehead gently as it lay sleeping.
caressed
Complete joy or happiness
bliss
To ask for.
request
A movement of the arm or hand.
gesture
I _____________a chocolate cake with cherry frosting for my birthday.
requested
As the long, hot summer days went on and I still had no job, I began to ______________.
mope
To take special pains to avoid; to keep away from.
shun
Power or knowledge; skill.
ability
To grasp or hold tightly to.
clutch
My uncle's _______________ manner put my friends at ease right away.
amiable
The coach ______________ to the players on the bench to join her on the field.
gestured
to like better; to choose first.
prefer
To persuade or urge in a gentle way.
coax
To get back to a normal state; to get well again.
recover
The museum is offering a reward for the __________ of the missing painting.
recovery
Asking you to the birthday party was Dolores's _______________ of friendship.
gesture