All the Feels
Their departure was _______ because they would miss family, but they also eagerly awaited the adventure to come.
What is BITTERSWEET?
Every argument must begin with a(n) _____________ or a thesis, stating the speaker's point of view on the topic.
What is an ASSERTION?
The two shop owners had a(n) __________ relationship because they were competitors.
What is ADVERSARIAL?
At the ______ of the mountain, we were rewarded for our hike with breath-taking views.
What is APEX?
Leaders of the labor union organized a rally to _______ for higher wages.
What is AGITATE?
It felt good to have a friend that she could _____ her secrets with and trust the information would remain private.
What is CONFIDE?
A successful speaker must _______ his point of view clearly and gain the attention and goodwill of the audience.
What is ARTICULATE?
This situation may be _______ to that one, but of course, they are not exactly the same.
What is ANALOGOUS?
She is a particularly _______ carpenter; she made those beautiful shelves and that lovely coffee table.
What is ADEPT?
When the heat ______ed, people flooded the outdoor marketplaces and cafes.
What is ABATE?
Their ________ circumstances frightened the family.
What is DIRE?
Facts and statistics can be used to ______ the strength of an argument.
What is BOLSTER?
Lord Francis held _______ over that region for many years as appointed by the king.
What is DOMINION?
Truly ______ people wake up early and attack the day with a plan!
What is AMBITIOUS?
They regarded the test results as a(n) ____________ because they were unable to explain them at the time.
What is ANOMALY?
Jane felt awful when she was greeted by a look of _______ from Jeff, who seemed to hold a grudge against her for some unknown reason.
What is DISDAIN?
If no one will _____, there is no argument.
What is DEMUR?
In _______ to the president and his high office, Joe left his favorite sports shoes at home and dressed in fine business attire.
What is DEFERENCE?
Maria's success meant that she no longer had to live with the _______ furnishings and meals that were once all that she could afford.
What is AUSTERE?
The object's value was not merely _______ it was also a useful tool.
What is AESTHETIC?
It is common for people on one side of a conflict to _______ and dehumanize people on the opposing side.
What is DISPARAGE?
It is important not to use ______ sources of information if you are trying to construct a strong argument.
What is DUBIOUS?
It was impossible to ignore the _________ among the members of the team as they snapped criticisms and failed to work together.
What is DISCORD?
Sia was able to ________ on her knowledge and undstanding of the stock market in order to earn a small fortune thourgh her investments.
What is CAPITALIZE?
After all the votes had been counted, the candidate with the least votes ________ed defeat.
What is CONCEDE?