Definitions
to assert without proof or confirmation
What is allege
to aggravate, intensify, worsen
What is exacerbate
untenable, indisputable
What is irrefutable
This vocabulary word means the state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial
What is equity
To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model
What is emulate
lacking in spirit or interest, halfhearted
What is lackadaisical
level, rank
What is echelon
to prove, deny
What is allege
A vocabulary word meaning clothing or garments
What is raiment
Synonyms for this vocabulary word are connected, unified, consistent, and cohesive
What is coherent
an inadequate quantity, scarcity, dearth
What is paucity
permeate, drench, flood, imbue
What is saturate
an abundance, glut
What is paucity
Synonyms for this vocabulary word are promptly, abruptly, and peremptorily
What is summarily
Synonyms for this vocabulary word are vortex, chaos, turbulence, and tumult
What is maelstrom
of a gloomy or surly disposition; cold or sluggish in mood
What is saturnine
banter, persiflage, repartee
What is badinage
lighthearted, cheerful
What is saturnine
Antonyms for this vocabulary word are secret, covert, concealed
What is overt
Desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager
What is avid
to withdraw a statement or belief to which one has previously been committed, renounce, retract
What is recant
bode, farewell, foreshadow, suggest
What is portend
antagonize, alienate, estrange
What is conciliate
Antonyms for this vocabulary word are refute, disprove, invalidate
What is substantiate
Complete the following sentence:
The government and the public failed to give ______________________ to the reports of a highly contagious virus that could affect millions of Americans.