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To bring into existence; to be the cause of.
Generate
To examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly.
Scan
A lack of thankfulness.
Ingratitude
To fall forward; to overturn, bring about the downfall of.
Topple
To think, believe; to consider, have an opinion.
Deem
Something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir.
Keepsake
To throw doubt upon, cause to be distrusted, to damage in reputation.
Discredit
A daydream; the condition of being lost in thought.
Reverie
An enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause .
Ovation
To destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins.
Devastate
Is the word used correctly in the sentence?
The purpose of this meeting is to generate ideas for this year's fundraiser and decide which ones we like best.
Yes
Bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle.
Strife
To worship as an idol, make an idol of; to love very much.
Idolize
A being that must eventually die; causing death; of or relating to such a being.
Mortal
A beach or shore; a string of wire, hair, etc; to drive or run around.
Strand
To declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely.
Acquit
Select the word that better completes the sentence.
It was upsetting to see that his best friend was trying to (discredit, scan) his record as the best receiver on the team.
Discredit
Difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand.
Elusive
Select the word that better completes the sentence.
By reelecting him to Congress, the court of public opinion has forever (generated, acquitted) him of the charges of neglecting his duties.
Acquitted
To feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do.
Repent
Unimportant, trivial, narrow- minded.
Petty
A sorry condition or state; to pledge, promise solemnly.
Plight
Is the word used correctly in the sentence?
After many years of ovation, the artist's work has been rediscovered and is suddenly soaring in value.
No
Is this word used correctly in the sentence?
We don't have time for you to deem for hours about what decision you should make.
No
An act or instance of call back; cancellation.
Revocation