Easy Definition
To attract or charm
Allure
Designed for display or free to view
Ostensible
There is a ___ of water after the drought
Dearth
The cafeteria is suprisingly __, with high ceilings and many lunch tables
Commodious
"un" (not) + "abash" (to embarrass or shame)
Unabashed
Shy or easily embarrassed
Bashful
Gradual wearing down or weakening
Attrition
She packed a __ collection of clothes for the trip
Sundry
She was fully __ of the risks but chose to proceed anyway
"in" (not) + "souci" (care or worry)
Insouciant
Abundant or plentiful
Copious
Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling
Callous
The celebrity quickly __ any false rumors about him
Dispelled
He has a __ appetite for food, devouring meals within seconds
Voracious
"ephemeros" (lasting only a day)
Ephemeral
An extreme or irrational fear
Phobia
Feeling sorrow or remorse for wrongdoing
Penitent
After meeting the president, he couldn't help but __ about their interaction
Gloat
Philosophers are required to __, as their field demands careful analysis of complex questions.
Muse
"becwethan" (to declare or make known)
Bequest
Skill or bravery
Prowess
Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement
Ebullient
The __ teaching assistant insisted on correcting everyone's works, unasked
Officious
Every choice has a __, often unseen until much later
Ramification
Mr. Rath was known as the __ teacher who loved to tell jokes to his students. However, he had a deep, dark secret that few people knew: he had a __ of his students not understanding or laughing at his jokes. One day, during etymology class, Mr. Rath began with his usual Joke of the Day. He grinned and asked, “What cheese can never be yours?” Then he proudly answered, “Nacho cheese!” Silence followed. Not even a single pitiful giggle echoed through the room. Only Colton, showing great __ in the extraordinary art of fake laughter, gave a single nervous chuckle, but it wasn’t enough to save the moment. From that day on, Mr. Rath became unusually __. He spoke less, stopped making jokes, and became __, showing little empathy or warmth toward his etymology students.
1) Ebullient
2) Phobia
3) Prowess
4) Bashful
5) Callous