Alt Vocab #3

Front

Goal or objective that is strongly desired.

Back

aspiration

Front

Her _____ to be a professional dancer led her to take tough classes and accept critique.

Back

aspiration

Front

Reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

Back

abate

Front

April waited in the lobby until the rain had ______.

Back

abated

Front

Ridicule or mockery.

Back

derision

Front

The star player was benched for treating teammates with _______.

Back

derision

Front

Shockingly frightful or dreadful.

Back

ghastly

Front

The injury from the exploding firecracker was so ______, that the boy passed out.

Back

ghastly

Front

To calm or put to rest.

Back

allay

Front

To _____ her fears about high school, Elizabeth talked to current students.

Back

allay