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To understand and show compassion for others
empathy (noun)
em-path-ee
The massive oil spill has a number of_________consequences for the environment.
deleterious (adjective)
dell-ee-tee-ree-us
Treating someone as if they are more important or more intelligent than they are.
condescending (adjective)
kon-de-sending
based on feelings rather than facts or proof
intuitive
not important or significant
inconsequential
“While you may consider my feelings to be _______, they are very important to me.”
inconsequential
“Tortoises are known for their ________. Most live to be over 100.”
longevity
We have an utter _______for people that want something for nothing.
disdain (noun)
diss-dain
The two roads ______ in the center of town.
converge (verb)
con-verj
A person who follows accepted behavior or established practices.
conformist (noun)
con-form-ist
not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences
incompatible
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
nonchalant
“To be an astronaut, you must be an ________ person who craves adventure and is not afraid of heights.”
intrepid
“Although James is always stressed out about something, he comes across as ________ and without worries.”
nonchalant
Every time I tried to voice my opinion on a particular subject, Jack jumped in to _______everything I said.
discredit (verb)
dis-cred-it
During the summer, teenagers often ________at the beach.
congregate (verb)
con-jur-gate
To come together in a large group.
congregate (verb)
con-gre-gate
fearless; adventurous
intrepid
lacking interest or excitement
mundane
“Because my husband and I were ________, our marriage ended after two weeks.”
incompatible
“Don't settle for a ________ weekend on the couch - go skydiving!”
mundane
Dani takes a break every five minutes, she is not a _______worker.
diligent (adjective)
dill-i-gent
Carl could never be a _______because he always has to do things his way.
conformist (noun)
con-form-ist
tend to meet at a point
converge (verb)
con-verj
the duration of time that something or someone remains; long life
longevity
certain to happen; unavoidable
inevitable
“I am filled with ________ to learn that my sister is finally having a baby.”
jubilation
“The detective is known for his ________ thinking that allows him to find leads from the smallest clues.”
intuitive
Ms. Salter needs to stay on the subject and not _______.
digress (verb)
dye-gress
Because Judith talked down to others, her peers viewed her as a rude and _______ women.
condescending (adj.)
con-de-send-ing
causing harm or damage
deleterious (adj.)
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness
integrity
a feeling of great happiness and triumph
jubilation
“In big cities, at least one major car accident is ________ each day.”
inevitable
“As Catherine is a woman of ________, you can trust her with your money and your life.”
integrity