Sadlier D 4 -6

Some people believe thateverything on Earth, _____ or living, deserves our respect

exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess 

The pit bull’s grip on his pants leg was so _____ that Mark had tocut away the fabric.  

SYNONYMS: slipshod, cursory, perfunctory

The more ___ and complex the script on Middle Age manuscripts, the more treasured was the book.

his pompous advisor

"We're going to _______ the other team!" the coach said during his pre-game pep talk.

convicted of larceny 

hoodwink my opponent

After joining Model UN, Stella discovered her __________ talent for diplomacy.

Headline:"Social Media Acts As a _______ for Policy Change Both Here and Abroad"

.rectify the misunderstanding

To help students ___ costs, colleges have programs combining scholarships, loans, and work.

incinerate the refuse

a tenaciousjournalist 

My teacher told me I could improve my report by removing _____material. 

supple, flexible

My two year brother is a(n) _______ brat; nothing can control his temper tantrums!

In epics, becoming a slave and living in _____ is afrequent result of being a prisoner of war.

Headline: "Attackers killed during a _______ attack near Afghan palace"

Roger began to ________ on about his crush who is starring in the school musical.

The tale of Washington confessing that he___ the cherry tree was created to show his honesty

tried to supplant them

his doleful appearance 

disentangle the marionette

My dad stopped dieting and _________ to the temptation of the Girl Scout Cookies.

an intricate explanation

Antonyms: overcome, master, conquer

For Halloween, she wanted to scare everyone by looking perfectly_____. 

determined in advance bydestiny or fortune

Ugh! Don't drink that _______ water. You might get sick!

The lead singer from that whiny indie band dressed in all black and had a ___________ demeanor.

reviled for his actions

Headline: "Coalition Against __________ in Syria Widens Its Campaign"

to shape or cut down with an ax 

to overcome with fear,intimidate

posthumous honors 

From the very moment I sawyou, I knew we were _____ to meet

to make up for 

After 2 miles oflevel path, the hike became _____, with a narrow trailtwisting up a steep hill