The "feasibility" of her project was doubtful; sheโd have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended. What do we think "feasibility" could mean?
n. the practicality or possibility of something
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As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly "abated." What do we think "abated" could mean?
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
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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?
adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve
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The civilians accused their leader of "fomenting" political unrest. What do we think "foment" could mean?
v. to stir up
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His "freewheeling" attitude often got him in trouble at work. What do we think "freewheeling" could mean?
adj. carefree
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Our "paramount" concern is the safety of our employees. What do we think "paramount" could mean?
adj. predominant, superior, most important
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The politician's expensive campaign ultimately ended in "ignominious" defeat. What do we think "ignominious" could mean?
adj. publicly shameful or humiliating
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The "brevity" of their time together made it all the more romantic. What do we think "brevity" could mean?
n. the quality of being brief or terse
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The critical teacher was quick to "censure" her students for even small mistakes. What do we think "censure" could mean?
v. to find fault with
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Language "acquisition" is easier for kids than it is for adults. What do we think "acquisition" could mean?
n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
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gift
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The moon is one giant, "desolate" landscape. What do we think "desolate" could mean?
adj. bare, barren, empty
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The manโs claims to the throne were "dubious" since nobody knew where heโd come from. What do we think "dubious" could mean?