Week 2 Vocabulary

To erase something or make someone appear insignificant or inconspicuous; to keep out of sight.

To bring into a disordered or confusing state; to confuse or jumble

To make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition; to make susceptible

Not being what it purports to be; false, fake, or bogus

Fiona's family history _____ her to diabetes and heart disease.

Occuring or done in brief, irregular bursts; intermittent or fitful

Every summer, the family reunion devolved into a _____ argument over whose barbeque was better.

The conflicting versions of events _____ the investigation and made it hard to find the truth.

Conceitedly assertive or dogmatic in one's opinions; having fixed views or ideas

Since I've always been called _____ , I thought it would be good to join the Debate Team.

People often argue that removing statues of controversial historical figures is _____ the realities of our history.

The newspaper was being sued after they were accused of printing _____ allegations against the city's mayor.

Gina had been in therapy for awhile, but it was still ard to control her _____ fits of rage.

Uncontrolled or unconstrained; unrestrained or uninhibited

To rescue, especially from loss at sea; to save, recover, or retrieve

Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; everlasting or eternal

Sandro chased after the dog, calling for him to _____ the stolen shoe.

To voluntarily cease to keep or claim; to give up or renounce

Brandon's _____ enthusiasm for guitar and music inspired others to explore their creativity.

After the fire, the family sifted through the wreckage to see what they could _____ .