The___________stench of fire lingered in the air long after the flames had been extinguished.
What is acrid
100
Dinnertime with family is not a place to discuss ________issues such as gun control, abortion, and the death penalty.
What is contentious
200
passionate; intense
What is ardent
200
plentiful; abundant
What is copious
200
to see clearly, recognize
What is discern
200
I can't ________why he doesn't want to go along with us; it is going to be such a fun trip.
What is fathom
200
He asked to be taken off the assignment; his bosses gladly ___________
What is acquiesced
300
satisfy; pacify
What is placate
300
jutting; sticking out
What is protruding
300
to mediate, think about in length; to chew the cud
What is ruminate
300
Jill was too polite to mention John's crude behavior at the party, but she certainly ___________to it when she spoke of "unnecessary unpleasantness."
What is alluded
300
Harmful rumors should not be ______________; they can ruin not only a person's reputation, but also his or her career and relationships
What is perpetuated
400
regret; qualm
What is compunction
400
resounding; resonant
What is sonorous
400
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
What is tacit
400
If you get lost on a ___________mountain path, you'll need a compass or a GPS to figure out which direction leads back to camp.
What is sinuous
400
Her involvement in drugs and her inability to break free from their hold on her caused the ________of her career and eventually her life.
What is demise
500
unfading; permanent
What is indelible
500
model; praiseworthy
What is exemplary
500
harsh, unrelieved, desolate; utterly
What is stark
500
If you're cramming for exams, take an occasional walk to give yourself a _________from the intensity.
What is respite
500
When I want to ___________the correct punctuation of a word, I consult an online dictionary that gives me the option to listen to someone saying the word.