VERB
to move around in a twisting or circular way
swirl
carefulness and good judgment
prudence
protected from something; not affected by it
immune
in a way that is opposite or different from what is expected
ironically
The comedian apologized after making a __________ comment about people with disabilities
derogatory
to accept something you do not like or agree with
tolerate
the state of being famous for something bad
infamy
causing disagreement or argument
contentious
by experiencing something through someone else
vicariously
The knife left a deep __________ on his hand that took several weeks to heal.
wound
to strongly criticize or say that something is wrong
condemn
acquaintance
someone you know, but not very well
boring because something is repetitive or takes a long time
tedious
intentionally; on purpose
deliberately
The word “enormous” is __________ because it tells us something about the size of the object
descriptive
to change, especially in form or structure
mutate
the belief that people should be independent and able to make their own choices
individualism
producing a lot; fertile or highly productive
fecund
in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
mysteriously
The website promised customers expensive prizes, but the entire operation was a __________.
fraud
to compare two things to show how they are similar
analogize
an exciting or unusual adventure, especially one involving risky or foolish behavior
escapade
spread throughout something; found almost everywhere
pervasive
in a way that shows a desire to harm others
malevolently
The doctor assured her that the small bump on her arm was __________ and did not require treatment.
benign