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verbs
adjectives
nouns
definitions
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This verb means "to hold the attention of; to absorb"
What is engross
100
This adjective means "unselfish or concerned about others"
What is altruistic
100
This noun means "a prevention or something that discourages a behavior"
What is deterrent
100
thin, distributed thinly, not thick or crowded
What is sparse
100
The drug scandal __________ed the reputation of the entire baseball team. Now the fans are disappointed and won't go to the games.
What is taint
200
This verb means "to take advantage of or to use selfishly"
What is exploit
200
This adjective means "greedy or motivated by financial gain"
What is mercenary
200
This noun means "something suggested or hinted at"
What is implication
200
one-sided, not objective, based on personal feelings
What is subjective
200
Chronic Fatigue ______________ is a group of symptoms someone has causing pain and tiredness.
What is syndrome
300
This verb means"to stop or end"
What is terminate
300
This adjective means "unoriginal, overused, commonplace"
What is banal
300
This noun means "an injustice or unfairness"
What is inequity
300
to calm or pacify
What is appease
300
"Maybe you shouldn't eat that second piece of cake" was an _______________ to my weight and the need to watch it!
What is allusion
400
This verb means "to interfere with or to intrude or trespass upon"
What is infringe
400
This adjective means "impulsive or determined by personal judgment or opinion"
What is arbitrary
400
This noun means "something new or something newly introduced"
What is innovation
400
to attack physically or verbally
What is assail
400
One ____________ way to organize the files is in alphabetical order.
What is methodical
500
This verb means "to refresh or renew"
What is revitalize
500
This adjective means "brief and clear, concise, to the point"
What is succinct
500
This noun means "a disability or physical weakness, defect, or ailment"
What is infirmity
500
a term that doesn't offend; a mild term used as a substitute for a harsher one
What is euphemism
500
Because their desks are _____________ to one another, Jeff and Kim are constantly getting into trouble for talking.
What is adjacent