definition
to spread or scatter freely or widely
Diffuse
Rebut
2
shorten
Abridge
necessary, essential
Superfluous
after fifteen innings the score remained a frustrating 3-to-3
Deadlock
the process of driving out
Expulsion
Larceny
3
overcome, rise above
Surmount
agree, confirm
Rebut
if only I could ____ the memory of the look of shock and disappointment on my mother's face
Efface
brief and to the point
Terse
Paramount
3
Proliferate
help, protect
Hoodwink
The Nixon-era Watergate scandal ____ the image of politicians in the minds of many voters
Sully
overly self-important in speech and manner
Pompous
Altercation
4
warning
Admonish
Flowing, fresh
Stagnant
My genetic makeup seems to ___ me to colds and sore throats
Predispose
stubborn and often unreasonable in holding ones own ideas
Opinionated
Superfluous
4
disagreement
Altercation
hindrance, end
Catalyst
when it is time to end a meeting, a member must make a motion to ____
Adjourn