I told the teacher I was late because my mom overslept. She said that excuse is not PLAUSIBLE because she saw my mom drive by early in the morning.

The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now nobody believes that news reporter any more.

Nobody can talk about this military action. It has to be a CLANDESTINE operation in order to be successful.

The United States has a VAST amount of crude oil. If we can tap into it, gas will be cheaper because we have so much oil

The tiger cub tried to sound FEROCIOUS when he roared, but a tiny, adorable meow came out instead.

When my brother was late for curfew again, it was APPARENT that my mom was FURIOUS. She was so angry, she couldn't even talk!

It's not that I am unfriendly, but sometimes I want to leave SOCIETY behind and be alone for awhile.

The antibiotic will INHIBIT growth of the bacteria by killing it, so it doesn't spread.

Friendship is a PRICELESS thing. It is more valuable than diamonds.

The explorer tried to RETRIEVE the treasure, diving down to the ocean floor four times to get all of the gold.

Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an INTRUDER gets in the house.

Christmas is a time when dad REVERTS to his childhood and really looks forward to Santa's visit.