Definitions
Critic
Anyone who judges the quality of other people's work
After giving her first motivational speech, Maya felt a rush of __________ because the audience cheered and clapped loudly.
Elation
Synonym: Valiant
Brave or heroic
Marred
Damaged or Spoiled
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke with strong __________ as he declared his belief in a more equal America.
Synonym: Timid
Stifle
To prevent something from happening or being expressed
Influential thinkers like Albert Einstein used their __________ to solve complex problems and inspire others.
intellect
Antonym: Critic
supporter or believer
Timid
lacking courage or confidence
The coach told the team, “If you want to change this community, you must give people a reason that will __________ their attention.”
warrant
Antonym: Noble
dishonorable or unimpressive