In a Sentence
The principal used the morning announcements to _________ the hard work of the science club.
EXTOLL
The divers needed to measure the depths of the lake to find the sunken boat.
PLUMB
They realized the obstacles were not easy once they worked together.
INSUPERABLE
The _________ for the new recycling program was a student's presentation on ocean pollution.
impetus
Wearing a helmet is required when you are riding a bicycle
OBLIGATORY
The audience critcized the singer's performance.
EXTOLLED
The knight’s _________ remained calm even as he faced the fire-breathing dragon.
visage
The chipped paint on the front door does lessen the beauty of the house.
DETRACT
The rain was continuous all day.
INTERMITTENT
The loss of her favorite bracelet was something she would __________ for weeks to come.
bewail
He tried to coax a higher allowance out of his parents by doing extra chores.
WHEEDLE
Suddenly, the man found himself wealthy,
DESTITUTE
We heard _________ thumping sounds coming from the attic, starting and stopping all night.
intermittent
He was a constant reader.
AVID
The man lived the steady, safe life a stable person, living ten years in the same town.
VAGABOND