Spelling and Part of Speech (A, C, D, G)
exercise a command or guiding influence over
dominate - verb
make someone used to something
habituate
full of deceitful tricks
wily - adjective
You should keep your eye on that ____________ fellow; he’s always got something up his sleeve.
wily
The meteorologist is expecting the weather to ____________ by this afternoon.
in a state of utter confusion
chaotic - adjective
become less severe
relent - verb
promoting health
wholesome - adjective
The parents’ ____________ attitude toward parenting directly contributed to the child lacking any discipline.
lax
We were surprised at messiness of the ______________ teenager's room.
slovenly
warm and friendly
cordial - adj
lacking in firmness or severity
lax - adjective
have a strong desire or craving
yearn - verb
Eating fast food every day is not a very _____________________ diet.
wholesome
We thought the company was going to offer us free dinner, but it was all a ____________; they just wanted us to sign up for a subscription.
ruse
feeling of ill will or resentment
animosity - noun
having many interrelated parts
intricate - adjective
untidy; sloppy
slovenly - adjective
The ______________ scene involved flying saucers doing battle with giant monsters.
chaotic
Sadly, there was always ___________ between the estranged neighbors; they were never able to repair their friendship.
animosity
give pleasure or satisfaction
gratify - verb
capable of being touched or perceived
palpable - adjective
vigorous or bitter disagreement
strife - noun
I always enjoy going to the Smiths’ house for supper; they are such ____________ing hosts.
gratify
Our arrival was met with snacks, drinks, smiles, and handshakes; in other words, our hosts were ___________.
cordial