Definition
a long narrative poem (or other literary composition) about the deeds of heroes; an event or movement of great sweep
epic
For math class, we collected _________ on the Internet sites students visited during the past week
data
killjoy
pessimist
recklessness, heedlessness
precaution
underscore
a light or other signal that warns and guides; a lighthouse; anything that guides or inspires
beacon
A _________ man terrified the crowd of subway riders.
berserk
ethereal, stellar, blissful
celestial
avoid, sidestep
encounter
sham
N
to seize by authority; to take and keep
confiscate
The _________ caused the balloon to explode.
puncture
subtract from, lower
detract
praise, commend, reward
chasten
wistful
ADJ
to bring before a court of law for trial; to carry out
prosecute
The dire situation in the hospital's emergency room _________ the importance of having enough doctors and nurses available.
underscores
pay back, get even with
retaliate
authentic, bona fide
sham
V
unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy
uncouth
The performer included a short _________ .
pantomime
nourishing, beneficial
wholesome
happy, contented, satisfied
wistful
uncouth
ADJ