definition
harmful or destructive in nature
What is pernicious
The football player earned the ________ "MVP" because he scored 4 touchdowns in a row in one game.
What is moniker?
-sluggish
-inactive
-slow-moving
What is torpid?
-speak highly about
-praise
-extol
What is denigrate?
EX. a teacher yelling at a kid for not doing their work
What is castigate?
graceful; supple; pliable; flexible
What is lithe?
The _______ dog had matted hair and smelled like he hadn't been bathed in a year!
-broke
-moneyless
-needy
What is impecunious?
-wordy
-chatty
-verbose
What is terse?
EX. hopscotch
What is winsome?
to intrude; to interfere, meddle, or infringe
What is interlope?
The criminal charges were ________ from his record, which resulted in a fresh start.
What is expunge?
-calm
-unexcitable
-self-controlled
What is phlegmatic?
-green
-blue
-purple
What is vermilion?
EX. a 17 year old trying to get into an 18 or over club
What is inveigle?
to assemble or collect bit by bit; to select
What is cull?
My _______ for when I'm feeling down is sweet foods, like candy!
What is panacea?
an error to be corrected in manuscript
What is corrigendum?
As a _______ in math class, I have the highest GPA and get A's on all of my assignments.
What is luminary?