DEF
the process in which food is changed in the stomach and intestines so that the body can use it
digestion
Turn the burner to low and ________ the stew in the pot.
simmer
pay tribut to
commemorate
flood, downpour, rainy season
drought
I always carefully weight each order, and I never ________ my customers.
overcharge
1. strong; 2. well-built
sturdy
The movie was a ________ so we left halfway through it.
bore
confess,own up to, confirm
acknowledge
tiny, slight, small
vast
We want to build the levy here so if the rivers ________, the water won't reach the homes.
levy
to explode with great force
erupt
The ________ of the school year is about nine months
duration
The (introduction) of the new cars will take place at the auto show.
debut
The baseball took an unpredictable hop on the (smooth) playing field.
irregular
I never ________ the vehicle beyond its lawful capacity.
overload
a person who expresses feelings or beliefs that he or she really doesn’t believe in
hypocrite
Our local firefighter liked to talk to us about fire ________.
prevention
After much rehearsal, the triumphant band had earned the right to (brag).
gloat
These long hikes are an unexpected (physical) challenge.
mental
Presents are _________ parts of a birthday party.
indispensable
a place where water is stored for future use
reservoir
The boys always ________ over who will play the video game next.
wrangle
The (prophet) foretold the future in riddles that o one could understand.
oracle
Do you (deny) that you used to like broccoli when you were little?
acknowledge.
The result of the ________ decision may affect our neightborhood.
pending