Definitions 1
(adj.) the greatest in strength or power; most common
Predominant
intrude, infringe
Encroach
(n.) a short club used as a weapon; (v.) to strike with a heavy club; to use force or strong arguments to gain some point
Bludgeon
favorable, auspicious, beneficial
Dire
An individual who has suffered a great emotional loss may become something of a ____________.
Recluse
(adj., adv.) in a turned or twisted position or direction; wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course
Awry
bestow, grant, present
Endow
(adj.) dreadful, causing fear or suffering; warning of trouble to come; demanding immediate action to avoid disaster
Dire
general
Specific
When flights are delayed because of bad weather, airline passengers may become extremely _____________.
Disgruntled
(n.) air, manner; appearance; expression
Mien
irritate, scrape, abrade
Chafe
(v.) to end resistance, give up, throw in the towel
Capitulate
obscurity, infamy
Renown
Wealthy individuals often make provisions in their wills to __________ their favorite charities.
Endow
(n.) a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world
Recluse
stave off, cope
Fend
(adj.) suitable, fitting, likely; quick to learn
Apt
cleanse, purify
Defile
The teacher gave _____________ instructions on how to complete the activity.
Specific
(adj.) charming, tending to soften unfriendliness or suspicion
Disarming
marvel, wonder, genius
Prodigy
(n.) freedom from punishment
Impunity
alarming, troubling, disquieting
Disarming
The joke you told was very amusing, but I fail to see how it was ___________ to the conversation.
Pertinent