Definitions
to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in a petty amount
filch
bind, hamper; restrain, shackle
fetter
normal, typical, ordinary, expected
bizarre
The death penalty is reserved for those who have committed exceptionally ___ crimes.
heinous
to publish or proclaim widely; to adorn or embellish; to display conspicuously
blazon
odious, outrageous, evil
heinous
obey, toe the line
transgress
When the supervisor's back was turned, Jimmy ___ slipped the $100 bill into his pocket.
surreptitiously
a rule of conduct or action
precept
searing, harsh, savage
scathing
dependence, subjection
autonomy
After much prayer and encouraging support, Julie was able to ___ her negative thoughts into more Godly ones.
transmute
embodying the principles of justice; fair, just
equitable
highly conventional, stuffy, overly strict
straitlaced
godsend, boon, blessing
scourge
The frustrated mother continuously tried to __ her whining child into quietness.
cajole
abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
brusque
exceptional, unusual, aberrant
anomalous
zesty, spicy, colorful
vapid
Rachida feels as if it is her job to ___ the guys of the notion that they are smarter than the girls.
disabuse