Definitions
a watch, especially at night
vigil
to remain
residue
to disobey
comply
The film star traveled _____ in order to avoid the attention of her adoring fans.
incognito
a pen name
pseudonym
to wave or flutter showily
flaunt
to increase
amplify
general
specific
The quick recovery of so many patients _____ to the skill of the hospital staff.
attest
Few intellects have rivaled the _____ mind of Albert Einstein.
prodigious
late or tardy
belated
to be comical
facetious
to be serious
levity
History teaches us that in any great conflict, there will be some _____ willing to go over to the enemy.
turncoats
lacking manners
churlish
great in numbers
myriad
to gall
rankle
glowing
haggard
The Medal of Honor is awarded by Congress to those who perform acts of “conspicuous _____” in combat.
gallantry
to resign
abdicate
elaborately decorated
ornate
to trade
barter
to be elite
dregs
One way to begin an informal speech or an oral report is to quote an old _____.
adage
mobilize, marshal
muster