Definition
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone
Provoke
contrast
the state of being strikingly different from something else
what part of speech is retrieve
verb
strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
reinforce
The ----- of the light and dark colors in the tie dye shirt made it more popular among the teenagers.
contrast
an advantage or profit gained from something
benefit
sarcastic
marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
what part of speech is factor
noun
use up the supply or resources of; diminish in number or quantity
deplete
During the holidays, many people’s bank accounts begin to ----- as they spend money on thoughtful gifts.
deplete
a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied
prototype
prediction
a thing predicted ; a forecast
what part of speech is innovation
noun
a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome
factor
During math class, the students were asked to ----- the amount of money they would need to go on a vacation.
calculate
(adj) suitable or proper in the circumstances
(verb) take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission; devote (money or assets) to a special purpose
appropriate
anticipate
regard as probable; expect or predict; look forward to
What part of speech is recount
verb/noun
(verb) tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience
(noun) an act or instance of giving an account of an event or experience
recount
The child’s ----- comment about how the burnt chicken “was the best dinner ever” caused him to be grounded for two weeks.
sarcastic
get or bring (something) back; regain possession of
retrieve
innovation
the action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
what part of speech is appropriate
adjective/ verb
determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically
calculate
At baseball games, mascots often ---- the crowd, with funny antics and jokes, to add more entertainment to the experience.
provoke