Word-->Definition
an occurrence of an unusual mixture
a hot smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire
ember
She ________ a stick at the dog wildly.
brandished
crafty
deft
cunning
showing inventiveness and skill
falter
to waver
the result of actions that cause irritation
exasperation
The shot was a ______ failure and the team lost the game badly.
dismal
rivals
adversaries
engage or occupy
engross
diminish
decrease in size extent or range
to listen in on someone's conversation without the speaker's knowledge
eavesdrop
But not having any natural ________ for acquiring classic learning so called, I fear I made but little progress during the three years that I remained at the high school.
aptitude
expel
banish
poise
aplomb
aplomb
cool and composed
an act boldy defying authority
defiance
He attempted to ________ the wild animals who obviously wanted to eat him.
dispel
scorns
disdains
Its surroundings are bleak and sterile and its waters ______ and polluted with the drainage of the neighboring city for nearly four centuries.
brackish
pious
devoutly religious or making a hypocritical display or religion
a person that is mysterious, puzzling or difficult to understand
enigma
The driver’s ______ disregard for the speeding laws did not escape the police officer’s notice.
flagrant
reprehensible
egregious
palaver
lengthy and unproductive discussion