The landlord threatened to do this to the tenants for not paying rent.
What is evict.
100
Imaginary, fantasy, make-believe, fictitious
What is mythical
100
1. A choice item of food
2. Great consideration for the feelings of others
What is delicacy
100
Which of the following are mythical creatures?
Mermaids, Unicorns, Dragons, Dinosaurs
Mermaids
Unicorns
Dragons
200
A number that is not exact; a careful guess
What is estimate
200
The earthquake in Japan created a scene of massive __________
What is devastation
200
degrading, dishonoring, hurtful, belittling
What is derogatory
200
1. To eat up hungrily.
2. To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears.
What is devour
200
Where might you find solitude?
-a busy airport, a crowded theater, a log cabin in Alaska, an uninhabited island
-a log cabin in Alaska
-an uninhabited island
300
Genuine; true
What is authentic
300
Teachers should be _________ in the classroom and not have favorites.
What is impartial
300
Hardworking, persevering, diligent, productive
What is industrious
300
Name at least two definitions for slaughter
To kill in order to obtain meat.
To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way.
The killing of an animal for food.
The act of killing on a large scale or in a cruel way.
300
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We waited for the traffic to [decrease in volume] before we left the city.
What is abate
400
Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
What is figment
400
Jessie and Marsha enjoyed the _________ of a walk on the deserted beach.
What is solitude
400
hike, expedition, trip
What is a trek
400
1. Something that brings about a result
2. A person who acts or does business for another
What is agent
400
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In a special ceremony, the town [expressed its gratitude for] the heroic act of the firefighter.
What is acknowledged
500
To become weaker; to decrease.
What is abate
500
An _______ shopper compares prices carefully before making a purchase
What is astute
500
particular, explicit, definite, clear-cut
What is precise
500
Name two definitions for authority
1. The right to give orders, make decisions, or take action.
2. An expert source of information.
500
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I felt very [clumsy and not at all graceful] when asked to dance in public.