Fill in the Blank
The jury decided to __________ the defendant because there was not enough evidence.
Acquit
What is a synonym for judge or consider?
Deem
What is the opposite of praise or support?
Discredit
What word means to officially take back or cancel?
Revocation
Which word describes someone who does not show appreciation?
Ingratitude
After the hurricane __________ the town, many homes were destroyed.
Devastated
What is a synonym for admire greatly or worship?
Idolize
What is the opposite of thankfulness?
Ingratitude
What word means a difficult or dangerous situation?
Plight
Which word best fits a story where a hero’s reputation is ruined by lies?
Discredit
The coach gave the team a standing __________ after their hard-fought win.
Ovation
What is a synonym for search quickly or look over?
Scan
What is the opposite of eternal?
Mortal
What word means to feel deep regret and wish to change?
Repent
Which word would describe an animal that is hard to catch or track?
Elusive
She held onto the necklace as a __________ to remember her grandmother.
Keepsake
What is a synonym for create or produce?
Generate
What is the opposite of easy to find?
Elusive
What word means a daydream or pleasant thought?
Reverie
Which word relates to human life being able to end?
Mortal
The castle began to __________ when the ground beneath it collapsed.
Topple
What is a synonym for small-minded or unimportant?
Petty
What is the opposite of peace or harmony?
Strife
What word means to leave someone stuck or alone?
Strand
Which word would describe ongoing arguments or conflict between groups?
Strife