The teacher was _____________________that every student will do well if they put forth their best effort.
What is adamant?
100
When an enemy approaches, ground squirrels show _____________________ behavior. They risk their lives to give alarm calls to nearby relatives.
What is altruistic?
200
Preventative, block
What is deterrent?
200
To praise, to compliment
Malign
200
Spread thinly
What is sparse?
200
Having__________________for your education will result in good grades and more opportunities for success and money in your future.
What is zeal?
200
John was furious when he saw Katie out with another guy, but she quickly _______________ him by explaining that the “date” was her cousin.
What is appeased?
300
To-the-point, concise, brief
What is succinct?
300
Goodwill, friendship, love
What is animosity?
300
a term that doesn’t offend
What is euphemism?
300
The woman was ________________when she realized that the thief had stolen her phone right out of her back pocket.
What is irate?
300
On last night's episode of The Walking Dead, there was an _______________________to a Shakespeare play.
What is allusion?
400
Careful, cautious
What is wary?
400
Prior, before, earlier
What is subsequent?
400
Next to, close by
What is adjacent?
400
Thoughts, feelings and emotions are not _________________concepts.
What is tangible?
400
The judge's niece's friend was on trial for vehicular manslaughter. He let her off with a heavy fine, and the victim's family felt that he was being ____________________.
What is arbitrary?
500
Kind, friendly, good-natured
What is amiable?
500
Explicit statement
What is implication?
500
To take advantage of
What is exploit?
500
Although I have the _____________________to be disorganized, I constantly check my belongings and keep up on my work and bills so that I don't fall behind.
What is inclination?
500
Michael Jackson's albums have received much ________________from music critics.