Vocabulary 1
(adj.) believable
What is credible?
n.) a strong desire to know or learn something.
What is curiosity?
Many artist and writers have been ignored during their lifetimes only to achieve ________________ fame.
What is posthumous?
(v.) to make up for
What is atone?
adj.) exceptionally clever or talented
What is brilliant?
(adj.) occurring or published after death
What is posthumous?
adv.) in the most essential respects; fundamentally.
What is basically?
At one time or another, everyone has done something for which he or she needs to ________________.
What is atone?
(v.) to take the place of, supersede
What is supplant?
adv.) with approval
What is favorably?
(adj.) sad; dreary
What is doleful?
adv.) with reference to a particular area or one's neighborhood.
What is locally?
Poor grades will ______________ you in your effort to get a college education.
What is hamper?
(v.) to hold back
What is hamper?
n.) a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
What is disciple?
(adj.) holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent
What is tenacious?
n.) a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.
What is fallacy?
Do you have a ________________ explanation for not completing your assignment on time?
What is credible?
(adj.) poor, in a state of poverty; depleted
What is impoverished?
adv.) without hesitation or reluctance; willingly.
What is readily?
(adj.) easy to understand, clear; rational, sane
What is Lucid?
v.) prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain.
What is suppress?
The ability to speak in a _________________ and persuasive fashion is a great asset to a politician.
What is lucid?
(adj.) grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic
What is sardonic?
adj.) free from argument or conflict
What is peaceable?