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After Brian broke Darcy's heart this last time, he will have to make some serious amends if he ever wants to win her back.
Compensation for a loss, damage, or injury
Example: Making an apology
Stanley tried to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word, but there were so few clues in the sentence all he could do was hopelessly conjecture as to what the word might mean.
An opinion or theory formed without sufficient evidence
Example: Making a guess or speculation
Kyle really wanted to play basketball, but since it overlapped with his football schedule he would have to defer his ambitions until next year.
To put off to a future time
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.
Does not possess, or have
*Typically is followed by 'of'
Brenda was trying to study for her chemistry final when she was overcome by the spontaneous urge to go on a bike ride, but the urge passed as suddenly as it came.
Without planning or premeditation; natural impulse
You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase.
Lacking in care or judgment; done at random
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.
This magical sword is called Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which its name is derived.
To receive or obtain from a source or origin
Example: English words derived from German
After barely surviving a deadly encounter, David gazed up at the firmament and thanked the heavens that he survived.
The sky, the heavens
When Jana noticed her daughter Kylie staring at herself and posing in every reflection that they passed, Jana worried that Kylie was growing a bit conceited.
Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's ability, presence
Due to the scarcity of food in her territory, the mother lioness had to roam far from safe ground to find a meal for her child.
Insufficiency, or shortness of supply
If you go to the party wearing your best smile, laughing genuinely, and try out your dance steps, you will attract attention with your amiable disposition.
Having, or showing, pleasant qualities
When John saw his report card, he was excited because he had all As and an A- in Biology; but when his fastidious mother saw his report card, she shook her head in disappointment.
Excessively demanding, critical; hard to please
After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David that she wasn't interested in him; and even though David was heart broken, he appreciated her candor.
the state or quality of being open and sincere
Unlike his sister Cattie, who had a very calm and mellow disposition, John jumped on sofas and ran through the house like an animal kingdom.
characteristic attitude, mood, or outlook
John may have been excited about becoming an artist, but his mother was waiting to see if if he'd see this endeavor through before buying him the expensive paint kit.
an attempt or try; to exert oneself
The young child was so engrossed by the flashing lights on the toy train that when his mother asked him if he wanted a piece of chocolate cake, he didn't even respond.
Completely occupied or absorbed
The children in the orphanage might have starved had it not been for the benevolence of the nuns, who sacrificed their own small salaries to provide food for the children.
Desire to do good to others; charitableness
Amy wanted to wear the simple white dress to the dance but her friend Emilia kept pushing her to buy this big, puffy, golden ballroom gown as ostentatious as it was expensive.
Done in a manner as to attempt to impress others
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.
Requiring great energy and difficulty
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature.
being overbearing or domineering; like a dictator
Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the snickering bill collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, with his shoes on of all things, while she ran to get her checkbook
To be shameless
Janet loved the fast paced, exuberant feeling of the market during the holiday season.
Animated; excited; cheerful
He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights.
Extending high in the air; towering
I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.
Exactly; precisely; carefully