Feelings & Attitudes
This adjective describes someone who is easily irritated, annoyed by small things, or upset.
Petulant
This verb means to make something easier or milder, calm someone, or relieve distress.
Assuage
This noun means a group of people or organizations united by a common interest.
Coalition
Approbation
This noun means praise, favorable opinion, or official approval.
Approbation
This adjective describes someone who is tired, worn out, or dulled from too much of an experience.
jaded
This verb means to draw out or bring forth a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Elicit
This noun means a special right or privilege belonging to a particular person or group.
Prerogative
Jaded
This adjective describes an expression or idea used so often that it no longer seems fresh or original.
Hackneyed
If a person takes offense or feels resentment about a comment, they take this noun.
Umbrage
To plead on behalf of another person or act as a go-between during a disagreement is to do this.
Intercede
A person from an outlying area may be called this noun; the word can also describe a narrow or limited outlook.
Provincial
The newspaper published _____ details about the crime that shocked readers. Which word belongs in this sentence?
Lurid
A hint or indirect suggestion, especially one that is insulting or derogatory, is called this.
(n.) the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
approbation
To make a pretense of something or imitate the outer signs of it is to do this verb.
Simulate
deserving of praise or merit
meritorious (adj.)
The mayor tried to _____ the angry protesters by promising immediate action. Which word fits this sentence?
Assuage
To rise above limitations, go beyond ordinary boundaries, or exceed expectations is to do this.
transcend
A salesperson who is excessively smooth, flattering, and eager to appear sincere may be described by this adjective.
unctuous
A concerned friend tries to talk someone out of making a reckless decision through earnest reasoning. The friend does this.
Expostulate
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
expostulate (v.)
The rival companies formed a _____ to lobby for new industry regulations. Which word completes this sentence?
coalition
A missing section, interruption, or break in a speech, schedule, or text is called this noun.
Hiatus