Definition
Acquire
to get, receive, or earn something
careful and continuing effort
Diligence
Marvel Studios often adds a scene at the end of a movie showing something from the next movie they have coming out. This gets audiences interested in seeing the next one.
Intrigue
Daria’s first period class is really boring, but she tries to ___ interest whenever the teacher looks at her.
Feign
Cruel
Ruthless
Bliss
complete and enormous happiness
to explain or give a good reason for
Justify
We all stared at Jody in shock. We could not believe what he had just said about Tom’s mother!
Offensive
It can be difficult to ___ a friend who’s lost someone, but what’s important is just to be there for them.
Console
Welcoming
Hospitality
Genial
Friendly, cheerful, and warm
to irritate very much, especially with a problem that can’t be solved
Exasperate
Even though his team was up by 30 points with only 2 minutes left on the clock, Collin continued to foul and play aggressively. He didn’t care if he embarrassed the other team, he wanted everyone to see his talent and strength.
Ruthless
Tania gets so ___ when she has to wait, but her sister Toni is much more patient.
Exasperated
Revenge
Vindictive
Console
to comfort someone who feels grief or disappointment
disgusting and deeply upsetting
Offensive
At first, Sadie felt guilty for buying such an expensive laptop, but she told herself that it was the right purchase because it was the best model on the market and she would be using it every day for her new job.
Justify
A big part of ___ is making your guests comfortable and making sure they’re not hungry or thirsty.
Hospitality
Honest
Integrity
Intrigue
to raise one’s curiosity or interest
to pretend to have a certain feeling or problem
Feign
Mariah keeps a list in her diary of people who’ve done her wrong. Then she writes down ways she could get back at them.
Vindictive
For me, seeing the sunrise during a peaceful morning hike is ___
Blissful
Get
Acquire