"substance that prevents insects or other pests from approaching"
Repellent
100
"To become dry and shriveled"
Wither
100
"When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his candid opinion was that it would drive away customers."
What does Candid mean?
Truthful, honest, straightforward
100
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.
What does devoid mean?
lacking, or free from
100
The team that he supported was able to win the _________. (champion)
championship
200
"missile designed to be fired from a rocket/gun OR an object propelled through the air"
Projectile
200
Purposely acting opposite to how you know you should
Perverse
200
"Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go."
What does acquiesced mean?
Accept something without protest, to give in to someone/something
200
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.
What does laden mean?
heavily filled, weighed down
200
Beckham is very famous and he has thousands of ----.(ADMIRE)
Admirers
300
Something that is about to happen (usually bad)
Impending
300
Forcibly pull something from someone's grasp
Wrest
300
"The workers wrote an anonymous letter to their boss in which they expressed their grievances: long working hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions."
What does grievances mean?
"unfair treatment, complaint"
300
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak
of the mountain.
What does arduous mean?
difficult, tiring
300
He passed his exam. He was ________ for the second time. (succeed)
successful
400
Full of energy, lively
Sprightly
400
Cranky, bad-tempered, childish, grumpy
Petulant
400
"The students were angry that the principal deprived everyone of prom because of the actions of a few individuals."
What does deprived mean?
taking away, suffering a setback
400
Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the snickering bill collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, with his shoes on of all things, while she ran to get her checkbook.
What does brazen mean?
bold, without shame
400
_________ of speech and belief is extremely important for the health of an individual. (FREE)
Freedom
500
"resulting from an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Compulsive
500
Make something more interesting by adding extra details that may not be true
Embellish
500
"The magnanimous judge released the young offender who had been caught stealing bread by saying, "Everybody has to eat," and slamming down his gavel."
What does magnanimous mean?
very generous, forgiving
500
Janice loved the fast paced, exuberant feeling of the market during the holiday season.
What does exuberant mean?
lively, energized, full of excitement
500
He wants to be a _________ when he grows up. (mathematics)