We Certainly Don't Abominate Vocabulary (Unit 3F)

to have an intense dislike or hatred for

Although she was shy, the student displayed _____ during her civil disobedience presentation.

On Christmas Eve the ___ for the next day makes it difficult for children to sleep.

We may ______ many plays to William Shakespeare, but some argue a woman actually wrote them.

existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance

noncommital

synonyms: cajole, inveigle, sweet-talk

to make easy, cause to progress faster

bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)

resulting from or marked by lack of attention

to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

accidental, not essential

they seemed more than willing to _____ their guilt by whatever means necessary.

modification of social patterns, traits or structures through contact with other cultures

Antigone proudly stood up for her beliefs despite their _____ nature.

I followed a ___ path through the woods, not because I feared pursuit, but because I was lost.

I ____ the students to stop texting and to pay attention to the lesson.

to steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use

natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)