Definitions
Money a business earns after paying its costs.
Profit
"The scientist carefully studied the data before writing her report."
analyze
Opposite of agree.
contradict
"The company made a large ______ after selling thousands of products."
profit
To change information so it becomes false or misleading
Distort
"She quietly complained under her breath."
mutter
Opposite of responsible
irresponsible
"The detective used ______ to solve the mystery."
Logic
A short, funny story about a real experience.
anecdote
"He hopes to become a doctor one day."
intend
Synonym for man-made.
artificial
"My soccer ______ helped me score three goals."
ability
A belief that something will happen
expectation
"The old man could not walk after the accident."
crippled
Opposite of loss.
profit/gain
"The teacher told an ______ about her first year teaching."
anecdote
Foolish or deserving to be laughed at
ridiculous
"The teacher thought the rumor was so silly that everyone laughed"
ridiculous
Synonym for maybe.
perhaps
"It is ______ to ignore the fire alarm."
irresponsible