abandon (verb.)	to leave something behind for good, or to give up on a plan completely · Synonyms: desert, give up · e.g. After the third rainstorm, we abandoned our picnic plans and watched a movie instead.
absurd (adj.)	so silly or unreasonable that it makes no sense · Synonyms: ridiculous, senseless · e.g. The idea that our cat could do my math homework was absurd.
abundant (adj.)	existing in large amounts; more than enough · Synonyms: plentiful, ample · e.g. Blueberries are abundant in Maine at the end of summer.
accumulate (verb.)	to gather or pile up little by little over time · Synonyms: collect, build up · e.g. Dust accumulated on the old piano that no one played.
acknowledge (verb.)	to admit that something is true, or to show that you have noticed someone · Synonyms: admit, recognize · e.g. Ben finally acknowledged that he had forgotten to feed the fish.
adapt (verb.)	to change to fit a new situation, or to change something so it can be used in a new way · Synonyms: adjust, modify · e.g. It took me a month to adapt to my new school's schedule.
address (verb.)	to speak to a group, or to deal with a problem · Synonyms: tackle, speak to · e.g. The principal addressed the whole school at the morning assembly.
advocate (verb.)	to publicly support or speak in favor of an idea or cause · Synonyms: champion, promote · e.g. Our class advocated for longer lunch periods at the student council meeting.
ambition (noun.)	a strong desire to achieve something, often something difficult · Synonyms: goal, aspiration · e.g. Her ambition is to open her own bakery by the time she is twenty-five.
anticipate (verb.)	to expect something before it happens and often get ready for it · Synonyms: expect, predict · e.g. We anticipated a long line, so we arrived at the museum early.
anxious (adj.)	worried or nervous about something that might happen · Synonyms: nervous, uneasy · e.g. Leo felt anxious while he waited for his test results.
apparent (adj.)	easy to see or understand; also, seeming to be true but possibly not · Synonyms: obvious, seeming · e.g. It was apparent from her smile that she had won the race.
appeal (verb.)	to make a serious request; also, to attract or interest someone · Synonyms: attract, request · e.g. Spicy food does not appeal to my little brother.
appreciate (verb.)	to be thankful for something; also, to fully understand how great or important something is · Synonyms: value, recognize · e.g. I really appreciate your help with the science project.
assert (verb.)	to state something firmly and confidently · Synonyms: declare, insist · e.g. The lawyer asserted that her client had been at home all evening.
assume (verb.)	to suppose something is true without proof; also, to take on a role or duty · Synonyms: suppose, take on · e.g. Don't assume the bus is late just because it was late yesterday.
authentic (adj.)	real and genuine; not a copy or fake · Synonyms: genuine, real · e.g. The museum's guide said the dinosaur egg was authentic, not a plaster model.
awkward (adj.)	clumsy or uncomfortable; also, hard to handle because of its shape · Synonyms: clumsy, uncomfortable · e.g. There was an awkward pause after Sam forgot his lines.
bear (verb.)	to carry or support the weight of something; also, to put up with something unpleasant · Synonyms: support, tolerate · e.g. I can't bear the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
benefit (noun.)	an advantage or helpful result · Synonyms: advantage, gain · e.g. One benefit of biking to school is getting exercise every day.
bias (noun.)	an unfair preference for or against someone or something · Synonyms: prejudice, favoritism · e.g. The coach tried to pick the team without any bias toward her own players.
bold (adj.)	brave and willing to take risks; also, strong and vivid so that it stands out · Synonyms: daring, striking · e.g. It was a bold choice to sing a solo at your first concert.
brief (adj.)	short in time or length · Synonyms: short, quick · e.g. The teacher gave a brief summary of the chapter before the quiz.
capable (adj.)	having the skill or power to do something · Synonyms: able, skilled · e.g. My sister is capable of fixing almost any bike.
cautious (adj.)	careful to avoid danger or mistakes · Synonyms: careful, wary · e.g. Be cautious when you cross that icy sidewalk.
challenge (verb.)	to invite someone to try something difficult; also, to question whether something is true · Synonyms: question, dare · e.g. Maya challenged her brother to a game of chess.
check (verb.)	to look at something to make sure it is right; also, to stop or slow something down · Synonyms: inspect, halt · e.g. Always check your answers before you hand in a test.
cherish (verb.)	to love and value something or someone very deeply · Synonyms: treasure, adore · e.g. I cherish the photo album my grandfather made for me.
clarify (verb.)	to make something clearer or easier to understand · Synonyms: explain, clear up · e.g. Could you clarify what you meant by "due soon"?
collapse (verb.)	to fall down suddenly; also, to fail or break down completely · Synonyms: cave in, fail · e.g. The sandcastle collapsed when the wave hit it.
command (verb.)	to give an order with authority; also, to have a view over something from above · Synonyms: order, direct · e.g. The captain commanded the crew to raise the anchor.
commit (verb.)	to promise to give your time or effort to something; also, to store something firmly in memory · Synonyms: pledge, dedicate · e.g. Once you commit to the team, you have to show up for every practice.
compel (verb.)	to force someone to do something · Synonyms: force, oblige · e.g. The rain compelled us to move the party indoors.
complex (adj.)	made of many connected parts; complicated · Synonyms: complicated, intricate · e.g. The human brain is the most complex organ in the body.
compose (verb.)	to write music or a piece of writing; also, to calm yourself · Synonyms: create, calm · e.g. Mozart began to compose music when he was only five.
compromise (noun.)	an agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants · Synonyms: deal, middle ground · e.g. We reached a compromise: pizza tonight, tacos tomorrow.
conceal (verb.)	to hide something or keep it secret · Synonyms: hide, disguise · e.g. She concealed the birthday present under her bed.
conclude (verb.)	to decide something after thinking about the facts; also, to end · Synonyms: decide, end · e.g. From the muddy paw prints, we concluded that the dog had been in the garden.
conduct (verb.)	to carry out or lead an activity; also, to let heat or electricity pass through · Synonyms: carry out, transmit · e.g. The class will conduct an experiment on plant growth.
confront (verb.)	to face a problem, fear, or person directly · Synonyms: face, tackle · e.g. She decided to confront her fear of the dark by camping outside.
consequence (noun.)	a result or effect of an action or event, often an unpleasant one · Synonyms: result, effect · e.g. One consequence of staying up late is feeling tired the next day.
considerable (adj.)	large in size, amount, or importance · Synonyms: significant, substantial · e.g. Building the treehouse took a considerable amount of effort.
consistent (adj.)	staying the same over time; also, agreeing with something else · Synonyms: steady, matching · e.g. Practicing at a consistent time each day helps build a habit.
consume (verb.)	to eat, drink, or use up something; also, to fill someone's mind completely · Synonyms: use up, absorb · e.g. Large trucks consume a lot of fuel.
content (adj.)	satisfied and happy with what you have · Synonyms: satisfied, pleased · e.g. The cat was content to nap in the sunny window all afternoon.
contradict (verb.)	to say or show the opposite of something · Synonyms: oppose, deny · e.g. The new data contradicts what scientists believed ten years ago.
contribute (verb.)	to give something, such as money, time, or ideas, to help a shared goal · Synonyms: donate, give · e.g. Everyone contributed a dish to the class potluck.
convey (verb.)	to communicate an idea or feeling; also, to carry something from one place to another · Synonyms: express, transport · e.g. Her smile conveyed how proud she was.
cooperate (verb.)	to work together toward a shared goal · Synonyms: collaborate, work together · e.g. If we cooperate, we can finish the project by Friday.
crucial (adj.)	extremely important; necessary for success · Synonyms: essential, vital · e.g. Getting enough sleep is crucial the night before a big test.
cultivate (verb.)	to grow plants or crops; also, to develop a skill, habit, or friendship over time · Synonyms: grow, develop · e.g. My aunt cultivates orchids on her sunny windowsill.
curious (adj.)	eager to know or learn something; also, strange or unusual · Synonyms: inquisitive, odd · e.g. The curious kitten sniffed every box we unpacked.
decline (verb.)	to become smaller, weaker, or fewer; also, to politely refuse · Synonyms: decrease, refuse · e.g. I had to decline the invitation because I was visiting my grandparents.
dedicate (verb.)	to give your time and energy fully to something; also, to name someone as honored by a book, song, or building · Synonyms: devote, commit · e.g. She dedicated her summer to training for the swim team.
defiant (adj.)	boldly refusing to obey or give in · Synonyms: rebellious, disobedient · e.g. The defiant cat refused to come down from the top of the fridge.
deliberate (adj.)	done on purpose; also, slow and careful · Synonyms: intentional, unhurried · e.g. Leaving the door unlocked was a deliberate choice so the dog walker could get in.
demonstrate (verb.)	to show clearly or prove; also, to show how something works · Synonyms: show, prove · e.g. The coach demonstrated the correct way to dribble with both hands.
dense (adj.)	thick and tightly packed; also, packed with ideas so that it is hard to understand · Synonyms: thick, compact · e.g. The forest was so dense that sunlight barely reached the ground.
depict (verb.)	to show something in a picture or describe it in words · Synonyms: portray, illustrate · e.g. The mural depicts the history of our neighborhood.
desperate (adj.)	having lost hope and willing to try anything; in extreme need · Synonyms: frantic, hopeless · e.g. By midnight, I was desperate to find my missing homework.
determine (verb.)	to find out exactly; also, to decide or settle something · Synonyms: figure out, decide · e.g. The doctor ran tests to determine what was causing the rash.
dilemma (noun.)	a situation in which you must make a hard choice between two options · Synonyms: predicament, quandary · e.g. Choosing between the two summer camps was a real dilemma.
diminish (verb.)	to become or make smaller or less · Synonyms: lessen, shrink · e.g. The pain diminished after I put ice on my ankle.
distinct (adj.)	clearly different or separate; also, easy to notice · Synonyms: separate, unmistakable · e.g. Each twin has a distinct laugh.
distinguish (verb.)	to see or understand the difference between things; also, to make yourself stand out · Synonyms: tell apart, differentiate · e.g. Can you distinguish between a crocodile and an alligator?
distract (verb.)	to pull someone's attention away from what they are doing · Synonyms: divert, sidetrack · e.g. The music next door distracted me from my homework.
diverse (adj.)	made up of many different kinds of people or things · Synonyms: varied, assorted · e.g. Our school has a diverse group of clubs, from robotics to poetry.
dominate (verb.)	to control or have the most power over; also, to be the largest or most noticeable part of something · Synonyms: control, tower over · e.g. Our team dominated the game, scoring six goals.
drastic (adj.)	extreme, sudden, and having a strong effect · Synonyms: extreme, severe · e.g. Cutting my hair short was a drastic change.
dread (noun.)	great fear or worry about something that is going to happen · Synonyms: fear, apprehension · e.g. He felt dread as the dentist picked up the drill.
eager (adj.)	wanting very much to do or have something · Synonyms: keen, enthusiastic · e.g. The students were eager to see their science fair results.
elaborate (adj.)	having many carefully planned parts or details · Synonyms: detailed, intricate · e.g. They planned an elaborate surprise party with a theme, costumes, and a scavenger hunt.
eliminate (verb.)	to remove or get rid of completely · Synonyms: remove, eradicate · e.g. Our teacher eliminated the quiz because of the snow day.
emerge (verb.)	to come out into view; also, to become known · Synonyms: appear, surface · e.g. The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
emphasize (verb.)	to give special importance or attention to something · Synonyms: stress, highlight · e.g. The coach emphasized the need to warm up before every game.
encounter (verb.)	to meet or come across, often unexpectedly · Synonyms: come across, run into · e.g. We encountered a family of ducks on our walk.
endure (verb.)	to put up with something hard or painful; also, to last for a long time · Synonyms: withstand, last · e.g. The runners endured the heat to finish the race.
enhance (verb.)	to improve something or make it better or stronger · Synonyms: improve, boost · e.g. A little lemon juice enhances the flavor of the soup.
enormous (adj.)	extremely large · Synonyms: huge, gigantic · e.g. An enormous wave crashed over the pier.
ensure (verb.)	to make certain that something happens · Synonyms: guarantee, make sure · e.g. Set two alarms to ensure that you wake up on time.
establish (verb.)	to set up something meant to last; also, to prove that something is true · Synonyms: found, set up · e.g. My grandparents established the family restaurant in 1975.
evaluate (verb.)	to judge how good, useful, or valuable something is · Synonyms: assess, judge · e.g. The teacher evaluated our essays using a rubric.
evidence (noun.)	facts or signs that show whether something is true · Synonyms: proof, support · e.g. The crumbs on his shirt were evidence that he had eaten the cookies.
exaggerate (verb.)	to make something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is · Synonyms: overstate, inflate · e.g. Don't exaggerate; the line was ten minutes long, not two hours.
exclude (verb.)	to leave out or keep out · Synonyms: omit, bar · e.g. The coach made sure not to exclude anyone from the team photo.
expand (verb.)	to become larger or make something larger · Synonyms: grow, enlarge · e.g. The balloon expanded as she blew air into it.
extend (verb.)	to make something longer or larger; also, to offer something to someone · Synonyms: lengthen, offer · e.g. The teacher extended the deadline by two days.
fascinate (verb.)	to hold someone's attention by being very interesting · Synonyms: captivate, enthrall · e.g. Volcanoes fascinate my little brother.
feature (noun.)	an important or noticeable part of something; also, a special story in a newspaper or magazine · Synonyms: characteristic, highlight · e.g. The best feature of our apartment is the view of the river.
firm (adj.)	solid and not soft; also, strong and not willing to change · Synonyms: solid, unshakable · e.g. She gave the doorknob a firm twist.
flexible (adj.)	able to bend easily; also, able to change to fit new situations · Synonyms: bendable, adaptable · e.g. My new phone case is made of flexible rubber.
fragile (adj.)	easily broken or damaged · Synonyms: delicate, breakable · e.g. Pack the fragile glasses in bubble wrap.
frustrate (verb.)	to make someone annoyed because they cannot do something; also, to keep a plan from succeeding · Synonyms: thwart, annoy · e.g. The tangled kite string frustrated my little sister.
generate (verb.)	to produce or create something · Synonyms: produce, create · e.g. The school fair generated a lot of excitement.
gesture (noun.)	a movement of the hands or body that shows meaning; also, an action that shows a feeling · Synonyms: signal, sign · e.g. She made a gesture for us to come inside.
glimpse (noun.)	a quick look at something, often only part of it · Synonyms: peek, glance · e.g. We caught a glimpse of the parade through the crowd.
gradually (adv.)	slowly, a little at a time · Synonyms: steadily, little by little · e.g. The ice on the pond gradually melted as spring arrived.
grasp (verb.)	to hold something tightly; also, to understand an idea · Synonyms: grip, understand · e.g. Grasp the railing as you go down the steep stairs.
grateful (adj.)	thankful for something someone did · Synonyms: thankful, appreciative · e.g. I am grateful for my friends who helped me move.
grave (adj.)	very serious and worrying · Synonyms: serious, solemn · e.g. The coach had a grave look on his face after the star player got hurt.
harbor (verb.)	to give shelter or a home to; also, to keep a thought or feeling (often secret) in your mind for a long time · Synonyms: shelter, hold · e.g. Even years later, Dev still harbored a small grudge against the coach who had cut him from the team.
hesitate (verb.)	to pause before doing or saying something because you are unsure or nervous · Synonyms: pause, waver · e.g. Lena hesitated at the edge of the high dive, then took a deep breath and jumped.
hostile (adj.)	unfriendly and ready to argue or fight; also, harsh and very hard to survive in · Synonyms: unfriendly, harsh · e.g. The visiting team faced a hostile crowd that booed every play.
identify (verb.)	to recognize and name who or what someone or something is · Synonyms: recognize, pinpoint · e.g. Using a field guide, Omar identified the bird as a red-tailed hawk.
illustrate (verb.)	to make an idea clear by giving an example or demonstration; also, to add pictures to a book · Synonyms: demonstrate, show · e.g. The coach drew arrows on the whiteboard to illustrate how the play should work.
impact (noun.)	a strong effect on someone or something; also, the force of one object hitting another · Synonyms: effect, collision · e.g. The new park had a huge impact on the neighborhood.
impulse (noun.)	a sudden strong wish to do something without thinking; also, a brief signal, such as one sent along a nerve · Synonyms: urge, signal · e.g. On impulse, Jae bought a ticket to the late show.
indicate (verb.)	to show, point out, or be a sign of something · Synonyms: show, signal · e.g. Dark clouds indicated that rain was on the way.
inevitable (adj.)	certain to happen; impossible to avoid · Synonyms: unavoidable, certain · e.g. With the bus stuck in traffic, being late for the game seemed inevitable.
influence (verb.)	to have an effect on how someone thinks or acts, or on how something develops · Synonyms: affect, sway · e.g. Her grandmother's stories influenced Maya's choice to study history.
initial (adj.)	happening at the beginning; first · Synonyms: first, early · e.g. My initial guess was wrong, but my second try worked.
insist (verb.)	to say firmly that something is true or must happen, and refuse to back down · Synonyms: demand, maintain · e.g. Dad insisted that we wear helmets every time we rode our bikes.
inspire (verb.)	to fill someone with the desire or energy to do something · Synonyms: motivate, encourage · e.g. The astronaut's visit inspired several students to join the science club.
intense (adj.)	very strong or extreme; also, (of a person) very serious and emotional about things · Synonyms: extreme, fierce · e.g. The intense heat made the sidewalk shimmer.
interpret (verb.)	to decide or explain what something means · Synonyms: understand, explain · e.g. Each reader may interpret the poem's ending in a different way.
investigate (verb.)	to examine something carefully to find out the truth · Synonyms: examine, look into · e.g. The reporter investigated why the bus route had been cut.
isolate (verb.)	to set something or someone apart from others; to separate one thing out from a mixture · Synonyms: separate, set apart · e.g. The vet isolated the sick puppy so the others would not catch its cough.
issue (noun.)	an important topic or problem that people discuss; also, a single edition of a magazine or newspaper · Synonyms: topic, edition · e.g. Bus safety was the main issue at the parent meeting.
keen (adj.)	eager and interested; also, sharp or highly sensitive (as in keen eyesight) · Synonyms: eager, sharp · e.g. Rafael was keen to join the chess team.
linger (verb.)	to stay somewhere longer than expected, or to be slow to leave or disappear · Synonyms: remain, stay · e.g. We lingered at the beach until the sun went down.
maintain (verb.)	to keep something in good condition; also, to firmly state that something is true · Synonyms: keep up, claim · e.g. The volunteers maintain the community garden all summer.
merely (adv.)	only; nothing more than · Synonyms: only, simply · e.g. It was merely a scratch, so Leo put on a bandage and kept playing.
method (noun.)	a planned, organized way of doing something · Synonyms: technique, approach · e.g. Her method for solving word problems is to draw a picture first.
modest (adj.)	not bragging about yourself; also, fairly small or limited in size or amount · Synonyms: humble, moderate · e.g. Although she won the science fair, Priya was modest and praised her partner's work.
motive (noun.)	a reason for doing something · Synonyms: reason, purpose · e.g. The detective wondered what motive the thief could have had.
neglect (verb.)	to fail to take care of or pay attention to something · Synonyms: ignore, abandon · e.g. If you neglect your plants, they will wilt.
notion (noun.)	an idea or belief, often one that is not fully proven · Synonyms: idea, belief · e.g. The notion that bats are blind is a myth; most bats can see quite well.
novel (adj.)	new, original, and unlike anything before · Synonyms: new, original · e.g. The team came up with a novel way to recycle plastic bottles.
objective (noun.)	a goal that you are trying to reach · Synonyms: goal, aim · e.g. Our objective is to raise five hundred dollars for the animal shelter.
obstacle (noun.)	something that blocks the way or makes progress difficult · Synonyms: barrier, hurdle · e.g. Lack of money was the biggest obstacle to building the new skate park.
obtain (verb.)	to get something, usually through effort · Synonyms: get, acquire · e.g. You must obtain a library card before borrowing books.
oppose (verb.)	to be against something and try to stop it · Synonyms: resist, object to · e.g. Many students opposed the plan to cancel recess.
origin (noun.)	the point where something begins or comes from; the source · Synonyms: source, beginning · e.g. The origin of the river is a small spring in the mountains.
persist (verb.)	to keep doing something despite difficulty; also, to continue to exist · Synonyms: continue, persevere · e.g. Despite the rain, the fans persisted in cheering until the final whistle.
perspective (noun.)	a point of view; a way of seeing or thinking about something · Synonyms: viewpoint, outlook · e.g. Living abroad gave Sam a new perspective on his hometown.
persuade (verb.)	to convince someone to do or believe something by giving reasons · Synonyms: convince, talk into · e.g. Mia persuaded her parents to let her join the soccer team.
plain (adj.)	simple and without decoration; also, easy to see or understand; obvious · Synonyms: simple, obvious · e.g. She wore a plain white shirt to the interview.
precise (adj.)	exact and accurate, with careful attention to detail · Synonyms: exact, accurate · e.g. The pilot needed precise directions to land on the tiny island.
predict (verb.)	to say what will happen in the future, often based on evidence · Synonyms: forecast, foresee · e.g. The app predicted rain, so I brought an umbrella.
preserve (verb.)	to keep something safe from harm or decay, or in its original state · Synonyms: protect, save · e.g. Salt was once used to preserve fish for long voyages.
primary (adj.)	main or most important; also, first in order or time · Synonyms: main, chief · e.g. Safety is the primary concern on a field trip.
principle (noun.)	a basic rule or truth; also, a belief about right and wrong that guides behavior · Synonyms: rule, value · e.g. Fairness is a principle our team takes seriously.
proceed (verb.)	to go forward or continue, often after a pause · Synonyms: continue, advance · e.g. After the fire drill, the class proceeded with the math test.
profound (adj.)	very deep or great, especially in feeling, meaning, or effect · Synonyms: deep, powerful · e.g. The book had a profound effect on how I see my grandparents.
prohibit (verb.)	to forbid something by rule or law · Synonyms: forbid, ban · e.g. The pool rules prohibit running on the deck.
prominent (adj.)	important and well known; also, sticking out so that it is easy to see · Synonyms: noticeable, famous · e.g. A prominent scientist spoke at our graduation.
prompt (verb.)	to cause or encourage someone to do something · Synonyms: spur, trigger · e.g. The leaky roof prompted the school to call a repair crew.
propose (verb.)	to suggest a plan or idea for others to consider · Synonyms: suggest, put forward · e.g. Ella proposed a car wash to raise money for the trip.
prospect (noun.)	the possibility that something will happen in the future · Synonyms: possibility, outlook · e.g. The prospect of a snow day made everyone cheer.
provoke (verb.)	to cause a strong reaction, especially anger, often on purpose · Synonyms: anger, stir up · e.g. Teasing the dog will only provoke it.
pursue (verb.)	to chase or follow; also, to work steadily toward a goal · Synonyms: chase, strive for · e.g. After college, Andre plans to pursue a career in engineering.
rational (adj.)	based on clear thinking and good reasons; sensible and logical · Synonyms: logical, sensible · e.g. Staying calm helped Ben make a rational decision during the power outage.
reassure (verb.)	to say or do something to make someone feel less worried · Synonyms: comfort, calm · e.g. The coach reassured the nervous goalie that one mistake would not lose the game.
recall (verb.)	to remember; also, (of a company) to ask people to return a product because it is unsafe · Synonyms: remember, call back · e.g. Can you recall the name of the restaurant we went to last summer?
recover (verb.)	to get well again; also, to get back something that was lost or taken · Synonyms: heal, retrieve · e.g. It took Maya two weeks to recover from the flu.
reflect (verb.)	to throw back light or an image, like a mirror; also, to think carefully about something · Synonyms: mirror, consider · e.g. The calm lake reflected the snowy mountains.
reinforce (verb.)	to make something stronger; also, to support or strengthen an idea · Synonyms: strengthen, support · e.g. Workers reinforced the old bridge with steel beams.
reject (verb.)	to refuse to accept, use, or believe something · Synonyms: refuse, turn down · e.g. The coach rejected our idea of practicing at midnight.
relevant (adj.)	closely connected to the subject being discussed · Synonyms: related, pertinent · e.g. Only include relevant facts in your lab report.
reluctant (adj.)	unwilling or hesitant to do something · Synonyms: unwilling, hesitant · e.g. Sam was reluctant to try the spicy soup.
remedy (noun.)	a cure for an illness; also, a solution to a problem · Synonyms: cure, solution · e.g. Honey and lemon are an old remedy for a sore throat.
remote (adj.)	far away from other places; also, very slight or small (as in a remote chance) · Synonyms: distant, slight · e.g. The cabin was in a remote part of the forest.
resemble (verb.)	to look like or be similar to · Synonyms: look like, mirror · e.g. Ava resembles her grandmother, with the same curly hair.
resent (verb.)	to feel angry or bitter about something you think is unfair · Synonyms: begrudge, be bitter about · e.g. Leo resented having to clean up a mess he had not made.
resist (verb.)	to fight against or refuse to give in to something; also, to hold up against damage · Synonyms: withstand, oppose · e.g. Lena resisted the urge to peek at her birthday presents.
resolve (verb.)	to settle or solve a problem; also, to decide firmly to do something · Synonyms: settle, decide · e.g. The two friends resolved their argument by talking it through.
resource (noun.)	a supply of something useful, such as water, money, or information · Synonyms: supply, asset · e.g. The internet can be a helpful resource for research.
restore (verb.)	to bring something back to its original condition · Synonyms: repair, renew · e.g. Volunteers restored the old mural on the school wall.
restrict (verb.)	to keep something within limits · Synonyms: limit, confine · e.g. The doctor restricted Jamal to light exercise for a month.
retreat (verb.)	to move back or away, often from danger · Synonyms: withdraw, pull back · e.g. The army retreated across the river at night.
reveal (verb.)	to show or make known something that was hidden or secret · Synonyms: uncover, disclose · e.g. The magician refused to reveal how the trick worked.
rigid (adj.)	stiff and unable to bend; also, strict and unwilling to change · Synonyms: stiff, strict · e.g. The tent poles were rigid enough to hold up in a storm.
scarce (adj.)	hard to find because there is not enough · Synonyms: rare, in short supply · e.g. Fresh fruit was scarce on the long sea voyage.
seek (verb.)	to look for or try to get something · Synonyms: search for, pursue · e.g. Many students seek advice from their teachers before choosing a high school.
significant (adj.)	important or large enough to be noticed or to matter · Synonyms: important, considerable · e.g. The new law brought significant changes to school lunches.
skeptical (adj.)	doubtful; not easily convinced that something is true · Synonyms: doubtful, unconvinced · e.g. Dad was skeptical that the cheap umbrella would survive the windstorm.
solitary (adj.)	alone; living, being, or done without others · Synonyms: lone, alone · e.g. Reading is often a solitary activity.
sound (adj.)	healthy and in good condition; also, based on good reasoning and reliable · Synonyms: solid, sensible · e.g. The engineer said the old bridge was still sound.
spontaneous (adj.)	happening naturally, without being planned · Synonyms: unplanned, impulsive · e.g. Our spontaneous trip to the beach turned out to be the best day of summer.
stable (adj.)	steady and firm; not likely to fall, shake, or change · Synonyms: steady, secure · e.g. Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb it.
strategy (noun.)	a careful plan for reaching a goal · Synonyms: plan, approach · e.g. Our strategy for the test was to answer the easy questions first.
strike (verb.)	to hit with force; also, to suddenly come into someone's mind or catch their attention · Synonyms: hit, impress · e.g. Lightning struck the old oak tree during the storm.
subtle (adj.)	not obvious; small and hard to notice · Synonyms: slight, faint · e.g. There was a subtle hint of cinnamon in the cookies.
sufficient (adj.)	enough for a particular purpose · Synonyms: enough, adequate · e.g. Make sure you get sufficient sleep before the big test.
suppress (verb.)	to hold back or stop something, such as a feeling or a fire · Synonyms: hold back, put down · e.g. Maya tried to suppress a yawn during the long speech.
sustain (verb.)	to keep something going or support it; also, to suffer an injury or loss · Synonyms: maintain, suffer · e.g. The runners ate bananas to sustain their energy during the race.
tension (noun.)	a nervous, strained feeling; also, how tightly something is stretched · Synonyms: strain, stress · e.g. There was tension in the room before the test scores were announced.
thrive (verb.)	to grow strongly and healthily; to do very well · Synonyms: flourish, prosper · e.g. The tomato plants thrived in the sunny garden.
trait (noun.)	a quality that is part of someone's character or of a living thing · Synonyms: quality, characteristic · e.g. Kindness is Mia's best trait.
transform (verb.)	to change something completely in form or character · Synonyms: convert, change completely · e.g. The volunteers transformed the vacant lot into a garden.
triumph (noun.)	a great victory or success · Synonyms: victory, success · e.g. Finishing the marathon was a personal triumph for Mr. Kim.
typical (adj.)	normal or usual for a particular person, group, or thing · Synonyms: usual, normal · e.g. On a typical Saturday, I sleep until nine.
ultimately (adv.)	in the end; finally, after everything else · Synonyms: finally, eventually · e.g. We argued for an hour, but ultimately we chose the pizza place.
undergo (verb.)	to experience or go through something, such as a change or a test · Synonyms: go through, experience · e.g. The old theater will undergo repairs this summer.
unique (adj.)	one of a kind; unlike anything else · Synonyms: one of a kind, distinctive · e.g. Each person's fingerprints are unique.
urge (verb.)	to strongly encourage or advise someone to do something · Synonyms: encourage, press · e.g. Our teacher urged us to start the project early.
vague (adj.)	unclear or not specific · Synonyms: unclear, fuzzy · e.g. His directions were so vague that we got lost.
venture (verb.)	to go somewhere risky or unknown; also, to dare to say something · Synonyms: dare, risk · e.g. The explorers ventured into the unmapped jungle.
vivid (adj.)	very bright and strong; also, (of a memory or description) very clear and detailed · Synonyms: bright, clear · e.g. The vivid colors of the mural made the street come alive.
yield (verb.)	to produce something, such as a crop or result; also, to give way to others · Synonyms: produce, give way · e.g. The garden yielded more tomatoes than we could eat.
