Definitions
to fail to obey or act in agreement with
What is infringed?
The chemist showed an _________ for science early on in school.
What is aptitude?
a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
What is a verb?
done, made, or accomplished piece by piece or in a fragmentary way
What is piecemeal?
She __________ a hammer to defend herself.
What is wielded?
willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration
What is indulgently?
The decision to release the pilot was a _________ one.
What is unanimous?
What is an adjective?
marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
What is meticulously?
She ________ the pie with a fork to see if it was cooked.
What is prodded?
sprightly in manner or appearance
What is jaunty?
My dogs ____________ to the fire after being outside in the cold.
What is gravitate?
These biographies are ___________ documented, showing a thorough mastery of the sources.
What is scrupulously?
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
What is reprieve?
The coach's face was gentle and _________.
What is benign?
expressing sorrow or regret especially when in a slightly humorous way
What is rueful?
The leader made a passionate _______ for peace.
What is plea?
a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things, or to name a particular one of these.
What is a noun?
dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.
What is somber?
The police officer __________ reported the accident.
What is dutifully?
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
What is transgression?
The family has immense wealth and _________.
What is prestige?
The shy man tried to _________ his eyes when I looked at him.
What is avert?
the dependence of of two or more people or things on one another
What is interdependence?
The young child looked quite _______ as she napped peacefully in bed.
What is serene?