Enduring
Durable
Direct
Oblique
A rich mass of ore in a mine
Bonanza
To cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, or mutilate
Maim
In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of...
Incognito
To change direction or course suddenly
Veer
Ill-tempered
Churlish
Early bird
Laggard
Energetic, willing and able to start something new
Enterprising
To search blindly and uncertainly
Grope
In a number of cultures, it is customary for people to ____________ the oldest members of society.
Venerate
Rise to a higher level
Evolve
Wreckage
Rubble
Firmly, confidently, agressively
Gingerly
Giving freely, generous
Bountiful
A spoiled, pampered person
Wanton
My essay includes a long ________ from a speech by Sojourner Truth.
Excerpt
To float or hang over
Hover
Edict
Decree
Unacknowledged, undisclosed
Avowed
To exchange playful remarks
Banter
To make valueless
Invalidate
A medieval _________ once guarded the capital city of the Greek island of Rhodes.
Citadel
Any period of watchful attention
Vigil
Mythical
Legendary
Uncluttered, unimpeded
Congested
Work together
Collaborate
Disagreeable in sound
Discordant
Most serious performers prefer constructive criticism to _____________ flattery.
Servile
To make impossible
Preclude
Shenanigans
Antics
Shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
Glut
A proverb, wise saying
Adage
A cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage
Detriment
Whenever you are in a car, you should wear your seatbelt to _______________ the risk of injury of accident.
Minimize
Economical, avoiding waste and luxury
Frugal
Relapse, regress
Revert
Agree, concur
Wrangle
Described in well-known stories; existing in old stories rather than in real life
Legendary
Belittle, downplay
Minimize
I tried not to _____________ other riders as I exited the crowded bus.
Jostle
Applause
Plaudits