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What is a person who writes long printed stories about imaginary characters and events?
novelist
synonym of depict
portray
Earth has two main _______: the Northern and Southern
hemispheres
What is being determined to succeed without caring about others?
ruthless
synonym- execute
assassinate
What is feeling sad because of being alone?
lonesome
Antonym of variance
consistency
The Roman _____ was powerful and controlled many lands across Europe.
Empire
What is something that happens that causes a delay or prevents a process from continuing?
setback
antonym- foe
ally
What is showing basic instincts or behaviors, often without thinking about right or wrong?
animalistic
synonym of cohesive
durable
The ____ arrived in the new land, ruled by a stronger country overseas.
What is an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person?
synonym- immunity
resistance
What is existing or happening often?
prevalent
antonym of prosperous
thriving
If you work hard in school, you will _____ good grades and great knowledge later.
reap
What is in a way that grows or increases rapidly?
exponentially
antonym- ravage
restore
What is having read a lot of written material, both fictional and nonfictional?
literary
synonym of scavenge
gather
The army had to ______ when they saw a much stronger enemy approaching.
retreat
What is to pay or receive a payment for the release of someone captured or held captive?
ransom
synonym- triumph
conquer