Fill in the ________
The teacher ___________ to the student’s argument, admitting it made sense.
Conceded
A belief or principle people follow.
Tenet
Synonym for "friendly"
amiably
The witness seemed ___________ and unaffected as he described the accident.
Impassive
Despite her initial objections, her silent nod was a clear act of acquiescence to the committee's decision.
Yes
The lawyer gave an ___________ response, making his ideas clear to the jury.
Articulate
To explain something (more) clearly.
Elucidate
Synonym for "brief and to the point."
Terse
The family's wealth and social ___________ separated them from others.
caste
His sudden promotion at work was an affliction that caused endless stress and frustration.
No
The thief made a ___________ escape without anyone noticing.
Stealthy
Calm or soothe someone's anger.
Mollified
Antonym for "accurate and perfect."
Fallible
Her behavior was ___________ mysterious, making it hard to understand her motives.
Elusive
The university used strict criteria, such as GPA and extracurricular activities, to select scholarship recipients.
The long meeting was so ___________ that people kept checking their watches.
Tedious
Indirect or not straightforward.
Obliquely
Synonym for "deep in thought."
Pensive
The man’s furniture included an old ___________ for his clothes.
Chiffarobe
The toddler's attempt to lift the heavy box was formidable, showing great strength beyond his age.
yes
Her tone was so ___________ during the debate that it offended everyone.
Defined by Generation Z:
Basically, someone who’s been around forever, knows their stuff, and gets mad respect for it. Think “OG with wisdom.”
Venerable
Synonym for threatening, maybe even for "bad vibes?"
Ominous
The politician sought to ___________ the law to protect citizens' rights.
Invoke
As a 4ESO student, it was his prerogative to vape in the bathrooms
False