Definition
Something ready to be used or obtained.
What is available?
"The glass was so transparent that we could see through it." What does transparent mean?
clear/see-through
Which vocabulary word is a synonym for a danger?
hazard
Which vocabulary word is the opposite of caring or concern?
indifference
"The restaurant tries to ____ to people with food allergies."
cater
Something that is usual or traditional.
What is customary?
"The fallen tree hindered traffic." What did the tree do?
Obstructed, stopped, or slowed down
Which vocabulary word is a synonym for persuade someone not to do something?
dissuade
Which vocabulary word connects with calm, composed, self-controlled?
poised
"Both sides wanted a solution that offered _____ benefits."
mutual
Someone who starts or operates a buisness.
What is entrepreneur?
"Despite the accident, everyone emerged unscathed." What happened to the people?
They were unharmed.
Which vocabulary word is a synonym for absolutely necessary?
indispensable
Which vocabulary word could describe an outspoken person who passionately pushes for changes?
firebrand
"Oil is used to _____ the gears so they move smoothly."
lubricate
A system/government in power
What is regime?
"She was indignant when she was accused of cheating on the exam."
Angry or offended at unfair treatment.
Which vocabulary word is a synonym for repeatedly trouble, torment, or caue problems for someone?
plague
How are hinder and dissuade different?
Hinder = obstruct
Dissuade = Persuade someone not to act
"The crowd began to _____ the performer with snowball."
pelt
A killing of one person by another
What is homicide?
"His indifference to winning surprised his treatment." What does the sentence suggest?
He didn't particularly care whether he won.
Which vocabulary word is a synonym for able to see through OR easy to recognize/understand?
transparent
Which TWO Unit 2 words could describe obstacles to success - one a noun and one a verb?
Hazard & Hinder
"Create a sentence using poised that makes its meaning clear without defining it.
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