to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

not constituting a vital part

recklessness

sociable

greed; desire for wealth

dull, lacking flavor

stealthy; secretive

a strong defense or fort

made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors

stubborn about one’s beliefs

public shame, disgrace, or dishonor

a professional soldier hired by a foreign army

easy to teach or manage; obedient

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits the sentence: Jim refused to _____ the criminal’s escape.

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits the sentence: Tony’s best friend _________ his crush’s name.

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits the sentence: The girl’s __________ approach didn’t let her understand her neighbor’s perspective.

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits the sentence: The soup had an ________ taste to it.

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits the sentence: The soldiers hid behind the _______ during the explosion.

a worn-out idea or overused expression

unyielding; firm in opinion

lacking in self-confidence; shy

a creative work, especially a numbered composition

inequality; difference

to calm (often only temporarily)

harsh sounding; grating

complete disorder

to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity

to praise highly

to cast overboard; to discard

to banish; to shut out from a group or society

to erase or eliminate

outspoken, blunt, or honest

careless neglect, often resulting in injury

a slight or subtle degree of difference

an expert in matters of culture or food

lack of interest; state of not caring

belief or trust

quiet and modest; reserved