definitions
free from the power of another
emancipate
sacriligeous; disrepectful
The patient eagerly awaited the doctor's ____________ for his recovery.
What is prognosis?
to urge forward
What is to impel?
quavering
to abuse cruelly
What is to maltreat?
She gave us her forthright, _________ opinion.
What is candid?
Friends often ____________ secrets they have promised not to tell.
What is divulge?
something that projects out or gets in the way of--
What is obtrustive?
prevent; to put off
What is forestall?
After the ship began to take on water, the crew was forced to ____________ it and head for the lifeboats.
What is scuttle?
something that helps you achieve a desired end
What is an expedient?
artificial or man-made
a small stream
What is a rivulet?
Simon is the most __________ and sensitive character in the book.
What is humane?
When his house was destroyed by fire, he could not ______________ his most prized possessions.
What is recoup?
to scold or express disapproval
What is to chide?
to disable
What is to impair?
The ________________ thinkers believed in using logic and scientific reason to solve problems.
What is enlightenment?
an introduction or overture to a piece of music
What is the prelude?
difficult or arduous
What is laborious
poisonous or spiteful
What is venomous?
When you are making a purchase, it is healthy to be _______________ of its supposed value.
What is skeptical?
The ____________ coyote never seems to be able to catch the road runner.
What is wily?
think deeply about--
What is to ponder?
To distort or bend out of shape
What is to warp?
She gave him every ______________ that he could trust her.
What is assurance?
unable to be defended
What is untenable?
merciless; unceasing
To take advantage of someone or something
What is to exploit?
The weather on Memorial Day was unexpectedly _______________ and overcast.
What is bleak?
He developed an _______________ to chicken pox after he got the vaccine.
What is immunity?
showing disrespect for something others hold sacred
What is blasphemy?
to renew
What is to rejuvenate?
What is liability?
To accept as true; to admit to
What is to concede?
to raise or intensify
What is escalate?
flexible and graceful
What is lithe?
When you attend an awards dinner, it is important to ________________ yourself with dignity.
What is comport?
The tennis player had a real ___________ for besting his opponents on clay courts.
What is flair?