Words that Describe
I am a code that people with morals follow. I can be found in business and hospitals even in the law. I am used to keep people good and honest.
What is ethics?
Concur
An antonym for wise.
What is inane (foolish)?
What is impunity?
cannot be calmed
What is implacable?
If a crime is committed the police are looking for me. I am the guilty party.
What is culprit?
Admonish
The teacher admonished the student for not knowing the answer.
A synonym for nonstop.
What is inexorable (unrelenting)?
Because of the __________ of our oil supply, we need to seek out other fuel resources.
What is paucity?
the area a person is in control of
What is jurisdiction?
I contain trickery, and I like to be cunning. If a person is trying to get away with a lie, you need to have me.
What is duplicity?
Distraught
The little girl was distraught over her missing stuffed animal.
A synonym for egregious.
What is really bad?
I think Claire was under _________ when she signed the agreement; she never would have voluntarily accepted those conditions.
What is duress?
Something that is bad or unfavorable
What is untoward?
Sometimes I have to put up with you. I have to bear with a situation especially if I don't like it.
What is tolerate?
Elicit
The policeman wanted to elicit a response from the culprit.
An antonym for sweet and loving.
What is acrimonious (means bitter)?
During the riots, crime was __________ in the streets.
What is rampant?
throwing a fit
What is paraxysm?
What is construe?
The flagrant bank robbers had no problem robbing banks in mid-day.
A synonym for harmful or causing injury.
What is pernicious?
We waited until after our parents went to sleep to have our ___________ meeting about their surprise party.
What is clandestine?
a small fight
What is a skirmish?