Definitions
This word means “to give permission or approve something.”
authorize
“Ben was so tired he felt completely ______ after staying up too late.”
lethargic
“If something happens on a whim, it happens this way.”
suddenly; without explanation
A synonym for “luxurious” or “fancy.”
lavish
This word describes someone who doesn’t fit in or is not accepted by others.
misfit
This word means “really bad or terrible.”
horrendous
“The teacher told the crowd to ______ from yelling so the speaker could continue.”
desist
“If someone is very punctual, this is what they always are.”
on time
A synonym for “someone who plans and leads something.”
mastermind
This word describes a sudden negative reaction from people.
backlash
This term describes something that smells very bad.
reek
“During the flood, the water rose to the ______ of the car windows.”
level
“If the video was a mock version, this is what it was like.”
fake; made to look real
A synonym for “upsetting someone.”
offensive
If your money is gone because you owe too much, you are this.
bankrupt
This word means “a wrong idea about something.”
misconception
“Your rooms are prepaid, but we still charge for ______ like pet cleaning fees.”
incidentals
“If someone calls a movie cheesy, this is how they probably feel about it.”
exaggerated, silly, or insincere
A synonym for “stiff or not bending.”
rigid
This is what you might call it when someone breaks a rule or law.
violation
This word means “easy to fool because you lack experience.”
naive
“When the coach walked ______, the students whispered excitedly.”
out of earshot
“If a nation has strong defense, this is what it can do.”
protect itself from danger or an attack
A synonym for “to tighten a muscle on purpose.”
flex
If a company takes back something you didn’t finish paying for, this is what they do.
repossess