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

adj. bare, barren, empty

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

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

adj. being everywhere at once

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

adj. paying great attention to detail

Our "paramount" concern is the safety of our employees. What do we think "paramount" could mean?

adj. predominant, superior, most important

In scientific research, "objectivity" is of utmost importance. What do you think "objectivity" could mean?

n. judgment based on observations instead of emotions or opinions

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

adj. publicly shameful or humiliating

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

adj. carefree

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

v. to stir up

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?

n. the practicality or possibility of something

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

adj. doubtful, questionable

The "culmination" of the performance was unforgettable. What do we think "culmination" could mean?

n. the final act or climax

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

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

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

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