Name & Spell That Word
a person guilty of a crime or offense
culprit
paucity
smallness of number or amount; scarcity
You have my __________ to go to the party. Have a good time!
consent
the parts just before and just after a passage that help determine its meaning
context
wealthy, rich
affluent
impunity
exemption from the usual punishment
We waited until after our parents went to sleep to have our __________ meeting about their surprise party.
clandestine
a meeting, especially when it is unexpected
encounter
bold; fearless; brave
intrepid
euphemism
a word or phrase substituted for a more offensive one
Today's lecture seems __________. Will that teacher never stop talking?
interminable
to make afraid, as with threats
intimidate
hostile and aggressive
belligerent
panacea
a supposed remedy for all illnesses
She tried to __________ the tense situation by offering everyone cupcakes.
mitigate
having no flaws; perfect
impeccable
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
quixotic
voracious
greedy in eating; ravenous
My dog is an unapologetic __________; she distrusts all men.
misandrist
existing everywhere
ubiquitous