Avoiding waste

Repeated too often; over-familiar through overuse; unimaginative

Having or showing arrogant superiority

Someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures

A proposal intended to explain certain facts and observations

Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

Lacking worth or importance

Incapable of being avoided or prevented

Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

Maria is so ____________________, she can tell if something is wrong without you saying anything to her.

Success is ______________ if you work tenaciously and don't let anything get in your way.

Many students feel homework is ________________ because they don't think it helps a student learn.

Manny is so _____________; he never thinks before he acts.

He made a ____________ about the group; if one drops out, they will all drop out.

She broke up with him because he ______________ had three girlfriends.

How ___________ of you to think I am nothing without you.

I never want to hear the _______________ stereotype that Americans are ignorant ever again.

My aunt is so __________, she hangs paper towels to dry and reuses them.

Some schools are ____________ with students who are apathetic (don't care) about learning.

to arouse or incite

Ubiquitous means

She bowed because she had great ___________ for the queen.

I was ____________ because I couldn't choose between chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

A synonym for verify is

Your article should be unbiased: ____________ is critical.

It is not __________ to get all of this work done in only 2 hours.

Repudiate means

The author can only ________ her claim with strong evidence.

She was blindfolded and _______________ chose an audience member.

Postulate means

She wanted to _____________ her appreciation with a hug. because her friend had a rough day

After our long debate, I reluctantly _________ that you were correct.

My dad saved a lot of money so he said he had __________ responsibility.

Don't __________ me with insults.

The home had a farmhouse ____________.

Promulgate means

The storm was ___________ to the community as houses were uprooted and destroyed.

The organizer ___________ support from hundreds as she delivered an impassioned speech.

A synonym for dubious is

Agreeable, willing to give in to the wishes of another

Mood, feelings, general atmosphere

Adam fell to the floor weeping when he heard he couldn't chase cows. It was a very ________ scene.

Long hours walking his dog Crazy Maisy after school had a(n) ________ effect on Slaten's schoolwork.

The 1980s are remembered as a ________ decade full of pursuit of greed and luxury.

Crotchety old Mr. Duncan didn't even feel a ________ of happiness when he learned that his neighbor had a new baby.

A ________ of water flooded over the cliff and into the river.

Check the two ANTONYMS of deleterious.

Check all synonyms for penchant that apply:

a small cave or cavern.

He stayed up half the night reading, but whenever his father came by, Alex quickly turned off his light and ________ sleep.

Harry Houdini's ________ is legendary. He's known for his tricks and sleights of hand.

light from a nonthermal source

Mrs. Fuller's classroom contains a _____ of furniture for the student to use due to COVID.

What might obfuscate your understanding of a science lesson?

Difficult, unfortunate, or adverse situation

What bloody man is that? He can report, As seemeth by his __________, of the revolt The newest state.

To treat with contempt, to scorn or mock

She expressed _________ at the industry's decision to value beauty over talent.

to show contempt, to insult, to scoff

From Fife, great King, Where the Norwegian banners ________ the sky And fan our people cold."

a utensil for sifting or straining

In the evening, the milk is strained through a wire __________ and transferred to barrels.

of the human body, bodily, physical

Whither are they vanish'd? Into the air, and what seem'd __________ melted As breath into the wind.

to start a fire, to stir up, to incite or arouse

That, trusted home, Might yet ________ you unto the crown, Besides the Thane of Cawdor.

introductory remarks in a speech, play, or literary work, introductory action

The truths are told, As happy ___________ to the swelling act Of the imperial theme-- I thank you, gentlemen.

to transact or dispose of a matter promptly or speedily; prompt or speedy transaction, as in business, promptness or speed.

In his battle ______ he described the gunner's bravery.

favorable opinion or judgement, approval and respect often blended with fondness; to regard highly or favorably, with respect

He, afterwards, won the _______ of Conrad to such an extent that in 918 the king advised the nobles to make the Saxon duke his successor.

to intimidate, to dismay, to overcome with fear

He declared that no opposition, derision, or contempt, should ______ him.

I decided to _________ a class by sitting in on a few lessons so I could see if it was right for me.

Myth tells us that garlic is _________________ to vampires

Daria and Jane engage in ___________________ that might not seem so friendly if you didn’t know their relationship

While politicians may support the ideals of a protest, they often ___________________ the looting and arson that happens alongside it.

Lucifer explained that people don’t start hopeless, but rather they are _______________________ of hope as they grow up.

Don't just pace around and _________________ about what to wear! We're going to be late!

The stray cat had become _______________ without the care of an owner.

If you came to class in your underwear like Arthur did, you'll know what the word _______________ feels like.

Because of his _____________________ behavior at the party everyone assumed him to be a loner who didn't interact with others much.

I was surprised how ___________________ my dog was with my friend; he is usually yappy and excitable with me.

To offer a _____________________ is to honor a god or ancestor by pouring out a ceremonial drink.

In the middle ages, ______________ would be punished by burning at the stake because their disagreement was seen as a serious threat to the Christian church.

The ____________ horse refused to listen to the commands and prodding of the rancher.

Captain Jack Sparrow assembled a collection of sailors to form quite the ________________ crew.

Jasmine would often ________________ about being confined to the palace; she felt like a caged bird desperate for freedom.