Nouns
a result, effect; importance
consequence
something that serves as a reminder
memento
to devise, invent
formulate
blundering and awkward
bumbling
to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly
delude
a person or thing serving as a contrast to another
foil
a wide, unobstructed view of an area
panorama
without legal force or effect
null and void
clever in finding ways and means of getting along
resourceful
to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
engulf
a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things
nonconformist
money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion
dole
severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
rigorous
coming after; following in time, place, or order
subsequent
to defeat; to keep from gaining some end
foil
the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
initiative
all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations
posterity
making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
unerring
to restore or improve
refurbish
to pull loose by force
pry
Complete the sentence: "Although they didn't enjoy the profits themselves, they worked hard to benefit their __________."
posterity
Complete the sentence: "Seeing his pathetic situation, the strangers dropped a ________ into the cup in his hand."
dole
arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable
abominable
Complete the sentence: "She was so worried about the exam that the __________ days were spent repeatedly refreshing her gradebook."
subsequent
Complete the sentence: "The idea of having students choose their own seats was ___________ by those who couldn't keep quiet."
foiled