difficult, burdensome
"He took on the _______ task of building the brick wall all by himself."
What is "ARDUOUS" ?
100
act or process of wearing away, weakening, diminishing
"There has been significant _____ in the number of students who began at St. Michael's as 9th graders."
What is "ATTRITION" ?
100
to bring upon oneself
"He should have realized that driving too fast would ___ a speeding ticket."
What is "INCUR" ?
100
lavishly, at great expense
"We dined ____ on filet mignon and lobster."
What is "SUMPTUOUSLY" ?
100
without (preposition)
"It was silly that I went to the beach ___ bathing suit."
What is "SANS" ?
200
thin, bony, haggard
"He looked ____ after being lost in the mountains for five days."
What is "GAUNT" ?
200
expression of grief or sorrow, especially through weeping or wailing
"The _____ of the earthquake's survivors could be heard all day long."
What is "LAMENTATION" ?
200
to command or charge solemnly
"I _____ you to always be grateful for the gifts you have been given."
What is "ADJURE"?
200
recklessly, hastily
"He acted _____ and later regretted his impulsivity."
What is "RASHLY" ?
200
apt, fitting the occasion (adjective)
"It was _____ that she left her diamond rings at home when she was helping at the homeless shelter."
What is "APROPOS" ?
300
too bold or forward, showing over-confidence
"The suspended student was certainly _____ when he assumed that Father would let him play football that day."
What is "PRESUMPTUOUS" ?
300
stock of material ready for a performance
"I have a bunch of jokes in my ____ at all times."
What is "REPERTOIRE" ?
300
to make recompense, to make up for
"There was really no way I could ____ her for the loss of her beloved pet."
What is "RECOMPENSE" ?
300
persuasively and forcefully
"He spoke ____ in defense of life and in his opposition to abortion."
What is "ELOQUENTLY" ?
300
tract of open rolling wasteland (noun)
What is "MOOR" ?
400
inspiring awe and reverence
"St. Faustina fell to her knees before the ____ presence of Jesus."
What is "AUGUST" ?
400
generosity
"Bill Gates' _____ has resulted in many students getting college scholarships."
What is "MUNIFICENCE" ?
400
to relieve, to lessen, to satisfy a need
"I needed to apologize before I could even begin to ____ my sense of guilt."
What is "ASSUAGE" ?
400
continually
"He toiled ___ in his attempt to make more money for his hungry family."
What is "CEASELESSLY" ?
400
one's children and descendents (noun)
What is "PROGENY" ?
500
amazing, enormous
"Everyone was amazed by Samson's ____ strength."
What is "PRODIGIOUS" ?
500
trick
"Fortunately, I didn't fall for his ___ since I knew the truth."
What is "RUSE" ?
500
to obstruct, delay, hinder the progress of
""The road crew was determined that bad weather would not ___ the repair of the bridge."
What is "IMPEDE" ?
500
carefully, in a manner protecting privacy
What is "DISCREETLY" ?
500
splendid, brilliant, golden (adjective)
"Her hair was a gorgeous mass of ____ curls."