Set A Definitions
Not usual, not typical, strange
What is abnormal.
To force out from a property.
What is evict.
The teacher explained how increasing physical activity can help _____ stress levels in students.
What is decrease.
Even from the back of the classroom, Tori's handwriting was so neat and _____ that everyone could easily read her notes.
What is legible.
Swerve
What is a verb.
To put out, extinguish, end
What is quench.
A reason for doing something.
What is incentive.
The volcano eruption was a _____, causing widespread destruction and leaving the town in ruins.
What is catastrophe.
The small boat began to _____ as the waves grew larger and stronger during the storm.
What is capsize.
Remnant
What is a noun.
To get ahead of, do better than, exceed.
What is outstrip.
What is remnant.
As the car approached the deer crossing the road, the driver had to _____ suddenly to avoid hitting it.
What is swerve.
After chipping away at the wood block, only a small _____ remained, barely recognizable as the beginning of my sculpture.
What is nub.
Outstrip
What is verb
What is onslaught.
What is pervade.
Despite receiving warnings, Johnnie remained _____, refusing to adhere to the professor's instructions and challenging their authority at every opportunity.
What is insubordinate.
During the science experiment, we observed the _____ growth of two different types of plants in our classroom.
What is simultaneous.
Insubordinate
What is an adjective.
A dramatic gesture; a fanfare of horns.
What is flourish.
To command; to destine
What is ordain.
Sara demonstrated her ____ approach by meticulously analyzing primary sources before drawing any conclusions about the historical event in her history essay.
What is prudent.
Even in the 7th grade, Jason was known for his _____ nature, always ready to argue his point in any discussion.
What is disputatious.
Disputatious
What is an adjective.