The moon is one giant, "desolate" landscape. What do we think "desolate" could mean?

The civilians accused their leader of "fomenting" political unrest. What do we think "foment" could mean?

Language "acquisition" is easier for kids than it is for adults. What do we think "acquisition" could mean?

The man’s claims to the throne were "dubious" since nobody knew where he’d come from. What do we think "dubious" could mean?

The "feasibility" of her project was doubtful; she’d have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended. What do we think "feasibility" could mean?

I am a "scrupulous" proofreader and never miss an error. What do we think "scrupulous" could mean?

The critical teacher was quick to "censure" her students for even small mistakes. What do we think "censure" could mean?

Cell phones are "ubiquitous" these days. What do we think "ubiquitous" could mean?

The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended in "ignominious" defeat. What do we think "ignominious" could mean?

Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was "complacent" with his life as a poet. What do we think "complacent" could mean?

His "freewheeling" attitude often got him in trouble at work. What do we think "freewheeling" could mean?

As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly "abated." What do we think "abated" could mean?