Stubborn; Resolute; Holding firm to a purpose

prevent hostility by using kind and soothing langugage

food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment

Tough or stubborn

Which word is the opposite of timid or weak?

acting in secret; sly

secret, stealthy

Unnecessary, more than enough, wasteful

"I actually love the sport of bowling," not only is the word "actually" unnecessary, but the words "the sort of" are also superfluous. What is the synonym for the word superfluous?

She was only interested in what the guy looked like on the surface. Therefore, she was more concerned with _________ aspects.

of little substance or significance

Beware of _________ promises made by politicians looking for votes.

deceptively pleasing

If you are in prison, saying you don’t have time to do something is a ______________ excuse.

proud and contemptuous

The businesswoman was a stickler for details, and her _________ accounting for every penny in her business was legendary.

salubrious

healthy, wholesome, beneficial to one’s health

This is the definition for ...

definition: intensely enthusiastic

Highest point; pinnacle

The point on the celestial sphere that lies directly overhead at your location is called the:

the top of a trajectory; highest point

vaguely longing, sadly thoughtful

showing a feeling of longing or of a yearning desire

You have to be careful when playing poker with professionals; they can be _______.

The _______ cartoon character was always thinking of ways to steal food.

Decrease, diminish and dwindle

To gradually decrease the part of the surface that is illuminated is called ___________. (get smaller)

To gradually increase the part of the surface that is illuminated is called ___________. (get bigger)

leery

careful and alert are synonyms of...

Unnecessary, too much

Secret

To free from blame, to justify in a belief

Respectable because of its age

to waver indecisively; to fluctuate