• To cheat out of something valuable

To choose not to do something or have something

• Dissent or deviation from a dominant theory, opinion, or practice. 

At a farewell party, Emma was so overcome with emotion that she was given to tears or weeping throughout the evening. What word best describes Emma's emotional state?

At a team meeting, Michael rolled his eyes and made a face whenever someone suggested an idea he didn't like, clearly expressing extreme contempt. What word best describes Michael's attitude?

Eager enjoyment or approval

Mia saw someone being treated unfairly at work and felt very strongly that it was wrong. What word best describes how Mia felt?

Mutual accusations

During the school assembly, a sudden fire drill caused a state of commotion and noise and confusion among the students. What is the best word to describe this situation?

A speech of violent denunciation

Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

Anika was reading a letter written in an ancient language, and she found it difficult or impossible to understand.

Which word best describes the letter?

Emma recently experienced a sudden change in her job situation, going from a stable position to facing unexpected challenges. What is this kind of variation in circumstances or fortune called?

During a group project, Sophia noticed Ethan slipping a note to Liam when the teacher wasn’t looking. What word best describes Ethan’s secret and sly action?

Implied by or inferred from actions or statements

Emma just bought a new dress and wants to display it proudly at the party. Which word best describes what Emma is doing?

Causing a feeling of boredom or monotony

Not openly acknowledged or displayed

To express strong disapproval or criticism

Expressing feelings of anger due to perceived unfair treatment

To refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial

Impossible to see through physically or to comprehend mentally

To express or show feelings of joy and enthusiasm

During a heated meeting at work, Jackson stood up and delivered a lengthy and angry speech to express his frustration. What is this kind of speech called?

To display something ostentatiously or to show off

Michael hired a contractor to renovate his kitchen, but after the work was completed, the contractor disappeared without paying the workers. What is the term for what the contractor did to the workers?

During a heated argument, Isla accuses Sophia of breaking a vase. In response, Sophia immediately accuses Isla of breaking it instead. What is this act of accusing someone in return called?

Which word best describes a situation that is filled with loud noise, confusion, and disorder?

When something is not directly stated but is understood from context, which word best describes this type of communication?

The feathers of a bird or feathers of a palm tree

Sharply and powerfully affecting to the emotions

Brief, temporary period of rest