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This means to speed up or go faster.
What is ACCELERATED?
This means moving around or able to move.
What is MOBILE?
Their _____ demonstrated how knowledgable they were on the topic. All three speakers provided evidence and examples to support their ideas.
DISCOURSE
Garrett's _____ to the downtown shopping center allowed him to get birthday presents for his wife from several different stores.
EXCURSION
TRICKERY and DECEPTION
SUBTERFUGE
This means unable to be moved.
What is IMMOVABLE?
This means conversation.
What is DISCOURSE?
When passing someone in the slow lane, Joan put on her blinker to switch lanes and ______ to speed past them.
ACCELERATED
When combined, these elements are _____. They are quick to react and produce unpredictable changes in temperature.
VOLATILE
Synonyms for this word are:
CONVERSATION, DISCUSSION
DISCOURSE
This means someone who is running away or escaping.
What is FUGITIVE?
This means protection or safety.
What is REFUGE?
The news reported an escaped _____ and warned nearby neighborhoods to be cautious of this potentially dangerous person.
FUGITIVE
After the scandal, the board felt it had no choice but to _____ the employee who had caused it.
DEMOTE
Antonyms for this word are:
SLOWED
ACCELERATED
This means changing often or unpredictable.
What is VOLATILE?
This means a brief outing, trip, or journey.
What is EXCURSION?
I tried every trick in the book to convince my mother to let me go out with friends, but she was _____.
IMMOVABLE
Turtles and snails have ___ homes on their backs. Everywhere they go, their home goes with them.
MOBILE
Antonyms for this word are:
Unchanging, Predictable
VOLATILE
This means to lower in rank or authority.
What is DEMOTE?
This means deception or trickery.
What is SUBTERFUGE?
The city council designated itself as a _____ for people affected by the hurricane. They set up shelters and provided relief efforts.
REFUGE
Though Billy never got caught stealing from the company, his _____ was heavily suspected.
SUBTERFUGE
Antonyms for this word are:
PROMOTE
DEMOTE