having a hidden or secret meaning

to flow or fall back, as the tide

dependent upon chance; lacking any definite plan

to brighten with light

something handed down from ancestors or history

to disable or disfigure

to reject as untrue

to corrupt or ruin by contaminating

To make more bearable

A lessening or a decrease

understood by or meant for only a small group

determination and courage; guts; nerve

Tedious and requiring little skill

Expecting only the worst or most negative outcome

Continuous emission of light from a substance requiring neither heat nor sustained exposure to radiation

A simultaneous discharge of guns or cannons, or an outburst resembling such a discharge

Not definite or permanent

To desire intensely, sometimes with sadness

to make less severe or painful

disrespectful toward what is considered sacred

emotionally unrestrained or joyful

incapable of correction or rehabilitation

to signal or warn of; to forecast

to suppress with threat or force

lavish; abundant

intense anger that is often vengeful

In the heat and filth of the engine room, the ____________ crew struggled to keep the ship's engine running during the battle

If used improperly, a lawnmower can _________ its user.

The odor from the onions _________ all of the other foods in the refrigerator.

Citizens of the impoverished nation _________ for a better life for their children.

It took years for the nation to recover from the former dictator's _________ of cruelty and destruction.

Thought to be __________, the criminal was sentenced to life without parole.

New proof of her innocence ____________ the accusations against her.

A[n] __________ in viewer interest caused the network to cancel the once-popular show.

She found a[n] ___________ summer job that required no special skills or training.

A heretic might be punished for speech that is considered ___________.

A synonym for salvo is

A synonym for portend is

A synonym for diminution is

An antonym for pessimistic is

An antonym for menial is

Her haphazard schedule is full of ___________ events that might or might not happen.

Ebb is most synonymous with

A severe infestation of mold tainted every object in the ____________ house.

Esoteric is most synonymous with

Receiving acclaim is preferable to experiencing

If someone repudiates a new rule, then he or she might also want to __________ it.

Alleviate is closest in meaning to

The natural phosphorescence of the moss ________ the cave well enough for the explorers to walk without using a lantern.

Exuberant contrasts most with

Be sure to remove any grit from the new sunglasses before you polish them or else they will be scratched.

She grits her teeth when she gets angry.

In a display of true git, the soldier ignored his injuries and carried his friend to safety.