When the teacher found out who was behind the prank, they didn't just scold—they did this with severity.
Chastise
If you feel like something bad is about to happen, you're experiencing this ominous sensation.
Foreboding
When someone is extremely tense and hard to control, they're not calm—they're this.
Restive
When you yield to someone else's opinion, you're not just agreeing, you're doing this.
Defer
When your neighbor's fence creeps a little too far into your yard, it's doing more than just growing—it's doing this.
Encroach
If you're holding up well under pressure, you're not just coping—you have this kind of strength.
Stamina
The moment you realize something with full confidence, you've done more than just figure it out—you've done this.
Ascertain
If something is too shocking and vivid, it’s more than just colorful—it’s downright this.
Lurid
A person who cares deeply about reducing others' suffering could be described as this.
Humane
When you decide to stop any action immediately, you do this.
Desist
Keeping a close watch on someone to make sure they're safe, or perhaps something else, involves this type of careful observation.
Surveillance
When a person or idea loses credibility, they are no longer respected but are instead in a state of this.
Discredit
Removing the weak or unwanted elements from a group? You're not just picking; you're doing this.
Cull
When something continues to exist or prevail, it doesn’t just stick around—it does this.
Perpetuate
Acting without logical thought isn't just odd—it’s this.
Irrational