Definition Provided
To evade, or escape something
Elude
Nonchalant
Cool, aloof, unconcerned
Tests are supposed to give ___________________ instructions, so that students understand what is required.
Comprehensive
diagram
a drawing intended to explain how something works
Primary Source
an original, first-hand account or direct evidence of an event
To fix something or make it right
Rectify
Fortitude
Strength in the face of adversity, perseverance
I was angry with my brother, so when he asked me how my day was, I replied with a bitter ___________.
Retort
Contrast
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
Dictator
someone who has absolute governmental power
Slowly and secretly causing harm
Insidious
Proficient
Skilled, very good at something
My friend tripped someone in the hallway, so I was ____________ at her behavior.
Appalled
compare
examine and note the similarities or differences of
Imperialism
a type of government that seeks to increase its size, either by forcing (through war) or influencing (through politics) other countries to submit to their rule
To make something worse
Exacerbate
Sporadic
Inconsistent
She held a firm ____________ that she was right, no matter what everyone else said.
Conviction
claim
an assertion that something is true or factual
Neutrality
Refusing to take sides
Risky or unproven ideas
Speculative
Demeanor
Behavior/ facial expression
Joey didn't know the answer, so he gave an ________________ response.
Ambiguous
inference
a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
Colony
a group of people who settle in a new place but keep ties to their homeland. Also the name for the place they live.