Definitions 1
A departure from what is normal, expected, or typical, often in an unwelcome way.
What is aberration?
Incorrect or based on mistaken information.
What is erroneous?
Her ____ paycheck barely covered her rent and groceries for the month.
What is meager
The speaker’s slow and ____ delivery made the audience struggle to stay awake
What is ponderous
A word similar to “to take a position of power illegally.”
What is usurp?
Showing prejudice or favoritism toward one side or opinion.
What is biased?
What word refers to being friendly and peaceful, especially in relationships or agreements?
What is amicable?
Despite repeated warnings, his ____ behavior made it impossible for him to stay out of trouble.
What is incorrigible?
The dictator attempted to ____ power by overthrowing the elected government.
What is usurp
A word similar to “to convince” or “to persuade.”
What is cajole?
This word means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
What is callous?
Delicate or understated; not immediately obvious.
What is subtle
The child was ____ into cleaning his room with the promise of ice cream afterward
What is cajoled?
The company decided to ____ the job offer after learning the candidate had falsified their resume.
What is rescind?
A word similar to “to stop” or “to block.”
What is hindrance?
To encourage or stir up, often in a negative way, such as violence or conflict.
What is incite?
This word describes someone or something that is entirely trustworthy and beyond doubt.
What is unimpeachable
Yelling at the players will only ____ the tension and make things worse.
What is exacerbate?
The artist’s painting was ____ and sparked emotional debate among the critics.
What is provocative
A word similar to “delicate” or “not obvious.”
What is subtle?
To clear someone of blame or justify someone’s actions
What is vindicate?
A large, impressive building or complex.
What is edifice?
He received an ____ for his dedication to the community.
What is accolade?
The massive storm acted as a ____ to their travel plans, forcing them to cancel the trip.
What is hindrance?
He managed to ____ all of his savings on unnecessary gadgets in just a month.
What is squander