definitions
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
Adulterate
Muse
1
rich, plentiful, abundant
Opulent
scamper, skip, prance
Plod
effective speakers often ____ an important statement for emphasis
Reiterate
extremely careful, particular about details
Meticulous
Adverse
2
cunning, dastardly
Insidious
mild, gentle, balmy
Inclement
kelly had an ____ resemblance to the actor
Uncanny
inflicting or aiming at punishment
Punitive
Altruistic
4
Quintessence
curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint
Impetus
Embarked
large-scale destruction especially by fire. a vast slaughter. a burnt offering
Holocaust
Duplicity
4
Stately
malicious, spiteful
Benevolent
the hikers reached the ____ on the mountain
Pinnacle
a remedy for all ills. the cure-all, an answer to all problems
Panacea
Indomitable
5
uproot, eradicate, wipe out
Extirpate
compliment, praise
Gibe
many couples have to _____ their income in order to pay the mortgage on their home
Augment