The kittens scattered when they saw the growling dog running towards them. SCATTERED

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

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

My neighbor is working night and day to knit scarves to send to the troops. What a SELFLESS person.

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

Bob and Joe are having a DISPUTE over whether or not the Bruins are the best team ever. They can never agree on anything!

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.

Poor Farmer Jones LABORS 19 hours a day and has no time to spend with his family.

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!

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

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.

If you don't CURTAIL your spending, you'll be broke in no time.