Identify the Term
To draw forth, bring out from some source
Elicit
Innuendo
a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference
He stomped his foot in ___ frustration because his phone had frozen.
Petulant
Irritable, testy, waspish
disapproval, condemnation, censure
Approbation
To rise above or beyond, exceed
Transcend
A gap, opening, break
There was a ____ of people outside the building, all hoping to speak with the governor about the new taxes.
Coalition
pretend, affect
Simulate
intensify, aggravate, exacerbate
Assuage
Provincial
Intercede
to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in disagreement
Her ___ response did nothing to sway him, he had heard it all before.
Hackneyed
Intervene, mediate
Intercede
Blameworthy, reprehensible
Meritorious
Causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
Lurid
Jaded
wearied, worn-out, dulled
There was ___ all throughout the house, hinting that it had been abandoned for a long time.
Decadence
perquisite, perk
Triple points!
Prerogative
Unspoiled, uncloyed
Double points
Jaded
To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
Expostulate
Prerogative
a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
He was a ___ man, nobody stood a chance against his verbal assault.
Double points!
Lurid
mealymouthed, fawning, greasy
Unctuous
Pleasure, delight, satisfaction
Umbrage