Definition
The archaeologist, a scientist who studies past human life, found an ancient tool. What is?
What is a scientist who studies past human life?
The massive, or very large, building took up an entire city block.
What is very large?
This word, meaning to "write again," is formed by adding a prefix to a common verb.
What is rewrite?
The car was so dilapidated that its doors were falling off and its engine wouldn't start.
What is in a state of disrepair or ruin?
Please turn right at the next light.
What is the opposite of left?
The journey was perilous; in other words, it was full of danger and risk.
What is full of danger and risk?
She was elated, and her friend was also overjoyed, when they heard the good news.
What is overjoyed or very happy?
Using the prefix that means "not," this word describes something that is not possible.
What is impossible?
The students knew the test was imminent because the teacher told them to clear their desks and take out a pencil.
What is about to happen or happening soon?
The ship's captain ordered the crew to secure the cargo before the storm hit.
What is to fasten or tie down?
The new law will supersede, or replace, the old one
What is to replace?
The student was diligent in her studies, and her persistent effort paid off with high grades.
What is persistent or hard-working?
This adjective, which describes someone without fear, combines a noun with the suffix "-less."
What is fearless?
The detective had to be discreet when following the suspect, so he wore plain clothes and stayed in the shadows.
What is careful in one's speech or actions to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage? (Accept: sneaky, secretive, not attracting attention)
The lawyer's sound argument convinced the jury.
What is logical, valid, or based on good judgment?
He showed great avarice—a greedy desire for wealth—by refusing to share any of his winnings.
What is a greedy desire for wealth?
The artist was known for his meticulous work; every tiny detail in his paintings was perfect.
What is showing great attention to detail or very careful and precise?
This word for a doctor who specializes in the mind and behavior combines the Greek root for "mind" or "soul" with the suffix for "one who studies."
What is a psychologist?
After hiking for ten miles in the heat, the climbers were enervated and could barely take another step.
What is drained of energy or weakened?
The company's board decided to table the discussion about the merger until the next meeting.
What is to postpone consideration of something?
The politician's speech was full of sophistry, which is the use of clever but false arguments intended to deceive.
What is the use of clever but false arguments intended to deceive?
The speaker's placid tone and calm demeanor helped to settle the angry crowd.
What is calm or peaceful?
This verb, meaning "to speak against" or "to say the opposite," combines a Latin prefix meaning "against" with a root meaning "to speak."
What is to contradict?
The celebrity's panegyric for the new director was so full of praise that some critics wondered if it was truly sincere.
What is a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something?
The author's novel was a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of youth.
What is a personal thought or opinion? (Accept: a deep thought)