Vocabulary Ch. 2

We often don't realize it at the time, but in __ a better decision is pretty obvious. 

to silence or surpress; crush

reviewing the past; considering past events

Teens often become __ at the end of summer because they know that school will start soon. 

to make fun of; mock; refuse to take seriously

a person totally devoted to a purpose or cause

fundamental; necessary to learn first

Ivan tries not to fight, but the kids always __ him by not following the rules of the game. 

able to recover quickly from harm, illness, or misfortune

Toddlers are as __ as this tree; they can recover quickly and grow despite challenges. 

It is so frustrating when you are taking something seriously and others are __ing at it. 

It is important to like the people you work with because you will have to __ on many projects. 

to bring about by moving others to action; stir up

The people of the city __ed Daenerys because she freed them from the terrible slave masters.

to respect deeply; revere

to work together on a project; cooperate in an effort

The attorney had to put a gag order in place to __ the witness's faulty testimony. 

downhearted; hopeless; overwhelmed with sadness

Alex took piano before learning violin so that he could have __ knowledge of music theory. 

When I painted my face for an OSU game, Brian said I was more than a fan; I was a __.