Definitions
What is diligent?
Working with great care and effort
The talented singer was able to ________ the audience with her beautiful voice.
captivate
Create a sentence using posture.
Example: My teacher reminded me to improve my posture while sitting at my desk.
Synonym for tranquil
peaceful
Name one job where being diligent is important.
Doctor, teacher, engineer, pilot, etc.
What is tranquil?
Calm; peaceful
The thick fog seemed to ________ the boats from view.
shroud
Create a sentence using evolve.
Example: My writing skills have evolved since the beginning of the school year.
Synonym for captivate
charm / fascinate
Give an example of something that is innate.
Natural talent, eye color, natural instincts
What is versatile?
Able to do many different things or to be used in many different ways
My plans for Saturday are still ________ because I haven't decided yet.
tentative
Create a sentence using shroud.
Example: Thick clouds shrouded the mountaintop all morning.
Antonym for diligent
lazy / careless
What is something that has evolved over time?
Phones, cars, computers, language
What is evolve?
To develop and change gradually over time
The king's message was ________ onto a stone tablet.
inscribed
Create a sentence using innate.
Example: She has an innate ability to make people feel welcome.
Antonym for versatile
limited / inflexible
Describe a situation where someone might wear special attire.
Wedding, graduation, military ceremony
What is stifle?
To cut off the air from; to smother
The gymnast made a ________ landing after flipping through the air.
deft
Create a sentence using stifle.
Example: I had to stifle my laughter during the serious presentation.
Synonym for eclipse (verb)
outshine / surpass
Tell about a time someone's achievement might eclipse another person's achievement.
Sports championship, winning a competition, breaking a record