Definitions & Parts of Speech
lag
v.) to move slowly or fall behind; to bring up the fear
n.) a falling behind; the amount by which someone or something is behind; an interval
cope
v.) to struggle successfully against; to prove to be a match for, deal with satisfactorily
n.) a long religious cloak; a canopy
optimist
n.) one who expects things to turn out for the best; someone who looks on the bright side of things
disquieting
synonyms: disturbing, alarming
antonyms: calming, reassuring, soothing, comforting
Lindsay was not nervous when she gave her student creed ______________ at Muay Thai.
recitation
affirm
v.) to declare to be true, state positively; to confirm
adhere
v.) to stick to, remain attached; to be devoted or loyal as a follower or supporter
fluent
adj.) speaking or writing easily and smoothly, flowing gracefully
affirm
synonyms: assert, ratify
antonyms: deny, disavow, reject, veto, disallow
Miranda is an _______________, and looks on the bright side of the things.
optimist
deter
v.) to discourage, scare off, or prevent through fear or doubt
empower
v.) to give power or authority to; to permit
adhere
v.) to stick to, remain attached; to be devoted or loyal as a follower or supporter
lag
synonyms: trail, straggle, delay
antonyms: keep up, outstrip, outdo
A panther can ______________ freely at night because its dark fur prevents it from being seen.
prowl
mangle
v.) to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing; to bring to ruin
prowl
v.) to roam about stealthily in search of something
stupefy
v.) to make stupid, dull, or groggy; to surprise or astonish
stupefy
synonyms: stun, daze, shock, amaze, astound
antonyms: awaken, arouse, stimulate, enliven
Maria can speak ____________ Spanish, French, and English.
fluent
disquieting
adj.) causing uneasiness or worry
misapprehension
n.) a wrong idea, misunderstanding
recitation
n.) a reading in public of something that is memorized; a memorized poem or piece of prose that is read aloud
empower
synonyms: authorize, license
antonyms: forbid, prohibit, ban, disqualify
Education and experience provide us with the skills we need to ____________ with difficult situations.
cope