Chapter 1
The cracks in my iPhone detract from its value. Detract means...
The girl was destitute of money, so she was begging on the streets. Destitute means...
Not having; lacking something
The student was scared to contradict the teacher's statement, even though he knew she was wrong. Contradict means...
To deny the truth of
Ardor
Passion
Perish
to disappear
The soldiers in the Civil War fought for the justice of all people. Justice means...
to be fair or equal
I wanted to emancipate all of the dogs from the shelter. Emancipate means...
to set free
I seldom get fast food, but when I do, I get spicy nuggets from Wendy's. Seldom means...
Rarely
I was absolutely famished by the time I got to CORE 6th period. Famished means...
Extremely hungry
Detract
take away; reduce the value of
After the valuation of our home, my Mom decided it was not worth selling. Valuation means...
to figure out how much something is worth
I tried to conceal my phone from the teacher, but she caught me and took it away. Conceal means...
to hide
He showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly
disrespect; intense dislike
After a few days, the pain from my broken ankle began to subside. Subside means...
become less intense
My efforts to teach my students vocabulary were clearly in vain after they all failed their test. In vain means...
for no reason; pointless
The president banned TikTok, but then posted 5 new TikToks the same day. This is an example of...
Hypocrisy
Sagacity
wisdom
Depravity
A corrupt act or practice
Consecrate
to make something sacred
Prudence
the quality of being cautious