List A Definitions
A source of danger.
Hazard
Something commonly used or practiced.
Customary
Synonym for angry, outraged
indignant
After the bike crash, Mia was shocked to realize she was completely ________.
unscathed
It was ________ for the class to start each Monday with a warm-up activity.
customary
The killing of one human being by another.
Homicide
To turn someone away from an action by persuasion.
Dissuade
Antonym for one-sided
mutual
The food truck always tries to ______ to customers by adding new menu choices.
cater
The citizens were unhappy with the strict rules set by the new _______ .
regime
Not injured; unharmed.
Unscathed
Balanced and ready for action.
Poised
Synonym for essential, necessary
indispensable
Dad had to _______ the squeaky door hinge so it would stop making noise.
lubricate
I tried to _______ my friend from quitting the team, but she had already made up her mind.
dissuade
To make something slippery or smooth.
Lubricate
A governing authority of a political unit.
Regime
Antonym for unobtainable, unavailable
available
The detective studied the evidence from the ______ case.
homicide
The _______ in the group kept stirring up arguments during the discussion.
firebrand
To give what is desired or needed.
Cater
Someone who deliberately stirs up trouble.
Firebrand
Synonym for epidemic, outbreak
plague
Walking on the icy sidewalk was a serious ______ .
hazard
The teacher appreciated how _______ the student remained during the presentation.
poised