Definition
To change direction or course suddenly
Veer
Abundant, liberal, Copious
Bountiful
firmly, confidently, aggressively
Gingerly
The doctor grew very concerned when the patient's lungs became _ with fluid.
Congested
The characters, setting, and background information are introduced...
Exposition
to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing;
Glut
Pranks, shenanigans
Antics
wasteful, indulgent, lavish
There is nothing my friends and I enjoy more than to ____ good-naturedly for hours.
Banter
The highest part of the story where the problem is at it's turning point...
Climax
to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
Maim
Long lasting, enduring
Durable
lazy, indolent, timid, diffident
Enterprising
The governor was an ______ supporter of the plan to aid public libraries throughout the state.
Avowed
When details from the text and background information are combined they lead to...
Inferences
reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals;
Wanton
Belittle, downplay
Minimize
Undisguised
Incognito
Lawyers will try to _ the contract.
Invalidate
Prejudice is one of the key elements of...
The Danger of a Single Story
Slanting or sloping
Oblique
Worship or Idolize
Venerate
advantage, help, plus
Detriment
Ajax was one of the _____ warriors who fought before the walls of Troy.
Legendary
Notes written in the margins of a text that show analysis...
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