Part of speech: "It can be hard to COPE with so many changes at once."
verb
to move slowly, fall behind OR the act of falling behind
lag
This hook won't STICK to the wall
adhere
The economy appears to be in a SLOWDOWN this year.
surge
We learned to classify animals according to their physical _______.
trait(s)
Part of speech: "The DISQUIETING news made us anxious."
adjective
to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing, etc. OR to bring to ruin
mangle
The rain did not DISCOURAGE us from having a fun Easter egg hunt.
to DENY being a follower of Christ
affirm
The hurricane caused the waves to _____ beyond the seawall.
surge
Where's the stress? OPTIMIST
op' ti mist
to make dull or groggy; to surprise or astonish
stupefy
Cheetahs are known for LURKING in the tall grass as they approach their prey
prowl(ing)
disquieting
It's cool to be ______ in more than one language.
fluent
Where's the stress? UNSCRUPULOUS
un scru' pu lous
an extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act; something very bad or unpleasant
atrocity
The team of business leaders are hosting an open house to address any MISCONCEPTIONS their customers may have.
misapprehension(s)
sulky
In Asia, some students _____________ their regular classroom lessons with extra tutoring.
supplement
Where's the stress? MISAPPREHENSION
mis ap pre hen' sion
something added to complete a thing or make up for a lack; a section added to a book or document
supplement
She will give a PRESENTATION of her poetry next Friday night.
This referee is known for being FAIR
unscrupulous
Becoming older will ____________ you to have more independence in your life.
empower