Define: mercilessly
in a manner showing no pity or compassion
Define: Permanent
lasting forever or for one’s whole life; not able to be reversed or corrected
Define: brutal
cruel, harsh, and often violent
Commits or Commitments? James has difficulty making long-term _____________, so he always has short-term relationships.
commitments
Define: Complex
not simple or basic; complicated or difficult to understand or interpret
Economy, Economic, or Economical? Leaders from the two nations met to discuss trade deals and other ways to ensure _____________ growth in the future.
economic
Define: Lure
to tempt someone or an animal with a reward in order to lead them somewhere, especially into a trap or a dangerous position
Define: demand
the need or want for something, such as a particular product or service
Define: vulnerable
in a condition where it is easy to be hurt
Define: Highlight
the most exciting or interesting part of something; the best part or high point
Define: Herd
a group of animals (especially herbivores like zebra or deer) that move around and find food together
Legal or Illegal? The driver was found to have four times the ___________ limit of alcohol in her blood at the time of the car crash.
legal
Define: adequate
enough or satisfactory in terms of the amount or quality required
Define: Intelligent
smart or exhibiting an advanced ability to think and learn quickly
Operator, Operate, or Operation? I don’t know how to __________ this new copy machine. Can someone give me a hand?
operate
Define: obedient
willing to follow or obey the rules, orders, or instructions given by someone in a higher position
Define: Strike
to hit someone, something, or an animal with one’s hand or a weapon
Define: Tame
to train a wild animal to be obedient, comfortable with people and easier to control
Define: Abuse (noun)
poor, unfair, or cruel treatment
Exhaustion or Exhaust? Having a good night’s sleep can help with not only physical but also mental __________.
exhaustion