This word is a synonym for judge, regard, think "I ______ it necessary to read more if I want to win the contest."
Deem
Easy to catch or grasp
Elusive
The _____________ of the homeless upsets many concerned citizens.
plight
synonyms - conflict, discord, turmoil -- a bitter disagreement
Strife
Instead of paying attention in class, I enjoyed a pleasant ___________ while staring out the window.
reverie
Clever, penetrating
acute
graceful, not at all clumsy, to do things well
Bungle
commentary
calm, to soothe
pacify
light reflected off the CUTS of the diamond
facets
pleasant
amiable
quiet, calm, peaceful
boisterous
Can drinking warm milk ___________ sleep?
Induce
obedient
compliant
synonyms - lucidity, precision
clarity
delay, loiter, dillydally
dawdle
soothing, lulling, quieting
inflammatory
persevere
dunk, engross, plunge
immerse
unauthorized, forbidden
illicit
modernization
innovation
ooze
cascade
Some hikers are surprised when they get a poison ivy rash, as its ____________ can sometimes be several days after the encounter with the vine.
onset
ominous, evil
sinister
antonym -- loose, slack, drooping
taut