Definitions
A violent disturbance, a sudden change, a state of violent disturbance and disorder (like in politics)
UPHEAVAL
Perhaps you would play a more _____ part in the orchestra if you practiced more and performed better.
PROMINENT
Offer, Proposition, Suggestion
PROFFER - To present for acceptance or rejection
APPREHENSION
NOUN - a fearful expectation or anticipation of something
From the Latin [decor] which means "beauty, elegance, charm, grace, ornament"
DECOROUS - adj - characterized by dignity and good taste in manners or conduct
A formal adjective used to describe something sly or secret; something marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
FURTIVE
He reentered the soccer game after a short _____ to catch his breath, but he quickly returned.
HIATUS
Silent, understood, implicit
TACIT
ANTAGONISM
noun - an actively expressed feeling or dislike and hostility
The two roots of this word mean "between" and "position"
INTERPOSE - insert between other elements; to be or come between
A temporary break or pause in something, but not a permanent stop
HIATUS
Must I watch your every move like an _____ sheep who might run off on its own?
ERRANT
Enthusiasm, exuberance, enjoyment, excitement
EBUILLENCE - noun - the quality of being cheerful and full of energy
ERRANT
ADJECTIVE - straying from the right course of action by going in an unexpected wrong direction
From the Latin roots "con" = together + "terere" = to rub and the Latin word "conterere" = to bruise
CONTRITE - adjective - feeling or expressing regret or sorrow for offences
Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner ; annoyingly eager to do more than is required
OFFICIOUS
The country was in _____ and the towns were on the brink of open warfare.
UPHEAVAL
In good taste, proper, decent, and dignified
DECOROUS
INTERPOSE
From the Latin meaning "boiling over" (e.g. with happiness)
EBUILLIENCE - eager enjoyment or approval; bubbly, loud, or enthusiastic
Implied or inferred without questions; silent consent
TACIT - adjective
Théoden drank from the cup and then _____(-ed) it to her guests.
PROFFERED
Raucous, clamorous, noisy, offensively loud
FURTIVE
ADJECTIVE - secret or sly
From the Latin "strix" which means "screech owl" or a bird of bad omen
STRIDENT - adj - unpleasantly loud and harsh ; sharply insistent on being heard