Defintions
a scheme to outwit or deceive an opponent or to gain an end
STRATAGEM
politician used JARGON in their speech
VERBIAGE
walked to class at a LEISURELY pace
FRENETIC
I enjoyed the ocean breeze from my _____ position in the hammock.
RECUMBENT
SYNONYM:
politician used JARGON in their speech
VERBIAGE
frenzied, highly agitated
FRENETIC
EXHIBIT their true feelings
EVINCE
the student's COMMENDABLE effort
DEROGATORY
Even though my daughter swore she told me the truth, I could not give any _____ to her story about aliens eating the last slice of pie.
CREDENCE
SYNONYM:
overthrow the INCOMPETENT leader
FECKLESS
wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards
NEFARIOUS
used DECEPTION to trick
STRATAGEM
cried at the SOLEMN event
JOCULAR
The police were able to make an arrest because the _____ burglar had left his wallet at the scene of the robbery.
FECKLESS
ANTONYM:
the VALIANT and fearless firefighter
PUSILLANIMOUS
very much agitated or upset as a result of emotional or mental conflict
DISTRAUGHT
DETERIORATION of the brain over summer break
ATROPHY
SKEPTICISM of the prophecy
CREDENCE
When Jack and Jill got divorced, they promised to work in _____ to make the best decisions for their children.
CONCORD
ANTONYM:
DISAGREEMENT caused strife in the community
CONCORD
obligatory, required
INCUMBENT
DENOUNCE the immoral acts
DECRY
decided to do the OPTIONAL extra-credit assignment
INCUMBENT
It’s very inspiring to see newly declared citizens who _____ such intense pride in their new status.
EVINCE
After the concert, the ______ crowd surged through the exit doors and began to dance in the street.
FRENETIC