That little boy seems __________. He is too thin, and he is too weak to run around and play.
What is malnourished.
100
Coal power is not _____________. One day in the future, the world will run out of coal.
What is sustainable?
200
doing too much or having taken on too much
What is overextended?
200
drawbacks; disadvantages
What are pitfalls?
200
a home-based business
What is a cottage industry?
200
Don't __________ yourself! You don't want to become so busy that you get sick!
What is overextend?
200
Welfare, Social Security, WIC, and Section 8 are all parts of the economic __________ in the United States. If something bad happens to a poor person, they can rely on this programs.
What is safety net?
300
description; representation; portrayal
What is characterization?
300
able to continue indefinitely
What is sustainable?
300
reach a limit
What is to hit a ceiling?
300
Problems like world hunger will not be solved _________. It will take a long time to figure out how to really end hunger.
What is overnight?
300
Could you _________ on your plan? I need more details in order to be able to understand it.
What is elaborate?
400
powerful; convincing; attention-grabbing
What is compelling?
400
a personal or social support system a person can fall back on during hard times
What is a safety net?
400
The story of the disabled little girl was so ___________ that I wanted to help her any way I could.
What is compelling?
400
Microcredit is helpful, but it is no ____________; it has its problems, like lack of job training for the loan recipients.
What is panacea?
400
If you drink too much, you will _________ your ability to make wise decisions.
What is diminish?
500
to add details, expand, develop
What is to elaborate?
500
a seemingly perfect answer or solution
What is a panacea?
500
My aunt runs a ____________ from her house; she makes cupcakes and sells them on special occasions.
What is a cottage industry?
500
Your _______________ of your teacher is not fair. You say she is mean, but each time I speak with her, she seems kind and helpful!
What is characterization?
500
His ability to do mathematics has _______________. He can't seem to pass calculus; it's just too hard for him.