Definitions 1
This word means "to perceive or recognize something with the senses or intellect."
What is discern?
This word means "to search persistently, especially in a clever or determined way."
What is ferret?
The warm, __________ weather made it the perfect day for a picnic.
What is balmy?
The deceptive salesman tried to __________ the dangers of the product to boost sales.
What is minimize?
"Confusion," "agitation," and "nervousness" are most closely associated with which word?
Flustered
This word describes a situation that is "open to more than one interpretation."
What is ambiguous?
This word refers to "time passing or slipping by."
What is elapse?
The thief hid the stolen jewelry in a __________ under the floorboards.
What is cache?
The storm clouds signaled that a downpour was __________ and we needed to seek shelter.
What is imminent?
"Friendly teasing," "witty remarks," and "playful conversation" are most closely associated with which word?
Banter
This term refers to "causing horror or disgust, often due to violence or gore."
What is gruesome?
A person's manner, appearance, or demeanor that reveals character or feeling.
What is mein?
Her unusual and __________ style of clothing always caught everyone’s attention.
What is eccentric?
He was accused of trying to __________ the criminal by hiding him in his house.
What is abet?
Passing time," "slipping by," and "progressing" are most closely associated with which word?
Answer: Elapse
To "make a statement less confused and more comprehensible."
What is clarify?
To regard something with disgust and hatred; to detest.
What is abhor?
The teacher tried to __________ the learning process by giving clear instructions.
What is facilitate?
The advertisement’s claims were so __________ that no one believed them.
What is deceptive?
"Hidden," "unclear," and "interpretive" are most closely associated with which word?
Ambiguous
A playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
What is banter?
This word describes being agitated or confused.
What is flustered?
The project will __________ in a final presentation to the board next week.
What is culminate?
The homeless man’s __________ appearance shocked the kind-hearted stranger who offered him food.
What is gaunt?
"Appearance," "demeanor," and "mannerisms" are most closely associated with which word?
Mein