to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model

to work on excessively; to thrash soundly

habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little; silent; not talkative

to avoid, shun, keep away from

wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards

capable of being held or defended; based on sound reasoning

deliberately setting or causing fires; designed to start fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion; (n.) one who deliberately sets fires, arsonist; one who causes strife

An exam intended to help eighth- and ninth-grade students plan a path to college and qualify for scholarships

to move in waves or with a wavelike motion; to have a wavelike appearance or form

language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression

belief or trust

to complain or grumble

intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret

desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager

to stall or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid a confrontation, or postpone a decision; to compromise