abrupt (adj.)	sudden and unexpected; also short and unfriendly in the way someone speaks · Synonyms: sudden, curt · e.g. The bus came to an abrupt stop, and everyone lurched forward.
abstract (adj.)	existing as an idea rather than a physical object; in art, not showing real people or things · Synonyms: conceptual, nonrepresentational · e.g. Justice is an abstract idea, but the courtroom makes it feel real.
accommodate (verb.)	to make room for; to adjust in order to meet someone's needs · Synonyms: hold, adapt to · e.g. The new gym can accommodate the whole school at once.
account (noun.)	a description or report of an event; also a record of money · Synonyms: report, description · e.g. Each sailor's account of the storm was a little different.
adversity (noun.)	great difficulty or hardship · Synonyms: hardship, misfortune · e.g. The team showed courage in the face of adversity after losing its star player.
affluent (adj.)	having a lot of money; wealthy · Synonyms: wealthy, prosperous · e.g. The affluent suburb had large homes with three-car garages.
agitate (verb.)	to make someone nervous or upset; to stir or shake a liquid · Synonyms: disturb, stir · e.g. Loud noises agitate the shelter's older dogs.
alleviate (verb.)	to make pain or a problem less severe · Synonyms: ease, relieve · e.g. A cool cloth helped alleviate her headache.
allude (verb.)	to mention something indirectly, without saying it plainly · Synonyms: hint at, refer to · e.g. The coach alluded to a big surprise but would not say what it was.
anonymous (adj.)	having no known name; not identified · Synonyms: unnamed, unidentified · e.g. An anonymous caller reported the broken water main.
arbitrary (adj.)	based on chance or personal whim rather than on a reason · Synonyms: random, unreasoned · e.g. The deadline seemed arbitrary, since nothing actually happened on that date.
articulate (verb.)	to express an idea or feeling clearly in words · Synonyms: express, voice · e.g. She articulated her concerns calmly at the meeting.
aspire (verb.)	to hope strongly to achieve something · Synonyms: strive, aim · e.g. Jonah aspires to become the first doctor in his family.
austere (adj.)	plain and without comfort or decoration; strict and serious · Synonyms: bare, stern · e.g. The austere office had only a desk and one chair.
avert (verb.)	to prevent something bad from happening; to turn away (one's eyes) · Synonyms: prevent, turn away · e.g. The pilot's quick thinking averted a disaster.
banish (verb.)	to force someone to leave a place; to get rid of something · Synonyms: exile, expel · e.g. Mom banished the noisy video game to the basement.
benevolent (adj.)	kind and wanting to help others · Synonyms: kind, charitable · e.g. A benevolent neighbor paid for the team's new uniforms.
betray (verb.)	to be disloyal to; to reveal something without meaning to · Synonyms: double-cross, reveal · e.g. He betrayed his friend by sharing her secret.
bewilder (verb.)	to confuse someone completely · Synonyms: baffle, puzzle · e.g. The magician's final trick bewildered the audience.
blunt (adj.)	saying something directly without trying to be polite; not sharp · Synonyms: frank, dull · e.g. Her blunt advice stung, but it was correct.
candid (adj.)	open and honest, even about uncomfortable things · Synonyms: frank, honest · e.g. In a candid moment, the coach admitted he had been nervous.
capacity (noun.)	the most that something can hold; ability; a role or position · Synonyms: volume, role · e.g. The bus was filled to capacity.
catastrophe (noun.)	a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering; a disaster · Synonyms: disaster, calamity · e.g. Running out of fuel in the desert would be a catastrophe.
cease (verb.)	to stop · Synonyms: stop, halt · e.g. The rain finally ceased just before the parade began.
champion (verb.)	to support or fight for a cause or person · Synonyms: support, advocate · e.g. She championed the idea of a later school start time.
chronic (adj.)	lasting a long time or happening again and again · Synonyms: persistent, long-lasting · e.g. Chronic lateness got him moved to the back of the bus line.
clamor (noun.)	a loud, confused noise; a strong public demand · Synonyms: uproar, outcry · e.g. The clamor of the crowd drowned out the announcer.
coax (verb.)	to gently persuade someone to do something · Synonyms: persuade, sweet-talk · e.g. Dad coaxed the old car's engine to start on the cold morning.
coherent (adj.)	clear and logical, so that the parts fit together · Synonyms: logical, clear · e.g. After a good night's sleep, his thoughts were coherent again.
coincide (verb.)	to happen at the same time; to match or agree · Synonyms: coincide, overlap · e.g. My birthday coincides with Thanksgiving this year.
commence (verb.)	to begin or start · Synonyms: begin, start · e.g. The meeting will commence after everyone signs in.
compassion (noun.)	sympathy and concern for people who are suffering · Synonyms: sympathy, kindness · e.g. The volunteers treated every patient with compassion.
compatible (adj.)	able to work or exist together without problems · Synonyms: matching, well-suited · e.g. This charger is compatible with most phones.
compensate (verb.)	to pay someone for a loss or for work; to make up for something · Synonyms: repay, make up for · e.g. The store compensated customers for the late delivery.
complacent (adj.)	too pleased with oneself to notice danger or try harder · Synonyms: self-satisfied, smug · e.g. Leading by twenty points made the team complacent.
comply (verb.)	to obey a rule, order, or request · Synonyms: obey, follow · e.g. All visitors must comply with the museum's no-flash rule.
comprehensive (adj.)	including everything or nearly everything; thorough · Synonyms: thorough, complete · e.g. The comprehensive review covered all twelve chapters.
conceive (verb.)	to form an idea in the mind; to imagine · Synonyms: imagine, think up · e.g. It is hard to conceive of a world without music.
condemn (verb.)	to express strong disapproval of; to declare a building unfit for use · Synonyms: denounce, criticize · e.g. Many people condemned the graffiti on the new mural.
confide (verb.)	to tell someone a secret because you trust them · Synonyms: entrust, share privately · e.g. She confided in her best friend about her fear of heights.
conform (verb.)	to follow accepted rules or behave the same way as others; to match a standard · Synonyms: comply, fit in · e.g. Some students feel pressure to conform to the latest fashions.
consensus (noun.)	general agreement among a group · Synonyms: agreement, accord · e.g. The class reached a consensus on the field-trip destination.
consolidate (verb.)	to combine several things into one; to make stronger or more secure · Synonyms: combine, merge · e.g. She consolidated her notes into one study guide.
contend (verb.)	to argue that something is true; to compete; to deal with a problem · Synonyms: compete, claim · e.g. Scientists contend that the comet will return in 2061.
contrary (adj.)	opposite in direction or meaning; stubbornly doing the opposite of what is wanted · Synonyms: opposite, stubborn · e.g. Contrary to the forecast, the weekend was sunny.
conventional (adj.)	following usual or traditional ways; ordinary · Synonyms: traditional, customary · e.g. Instead of a conventional oven, the campers baked bread in a clay pit.
conviction (noun.)	a firmly held belief; a court's finding that someone is guilty · Synonyms: belief, certainty · e.g. She stated her conviction that every child deserves a library card.
cordial (adj.)	warm, friendly, and polite · Synonyms: friendly, gracious · e.g. The host gave every guest a cordial welcome.
credible (adj.)	believable; able to be trusted · Synonyms: believable, trustworthy · e.g. The witness gave a credible description of the lost dog.
credit (verb.)	to say that someone deserves recognition for something; to believe · Synonyms: recognize, attribute · e.g. The team credits its coach for the winning season.
cumbersome (adj.)	large, heavy, or awkward and hard to carry; slow and complicated · Synonyms: awkward, unwieldy · e.g. The cumbersome tuba case barely fit through the bus door.
deceive (verb.)	to make someone believe something that is not true · Synonyms: trick, mislead · e.g. The fake storefront was built to deceive visitors.
decisive (adj.)	settling a question or contest; able to make choices quickly and firmly · Synonyms: conclusive, resolute · e.g. Her decisive vote ended the tie on the student council.
defer (verb.)	to put off until later; to give way to someone else's judgment · Synonyms: postpone, yield · e.g. The club deferred its vote until more members could attend.
deficient (adj.)	lacking something that is needed; not good enough · Synonyms: lacking, inadequate · e.g. A diet deficient in vitamin D can weaken bones.
degrade (verb.)	to break down or become worse in quality; to treat someone without respect · Synonyms: deteriorate, humiliate · e.g. Sunlight can degrade the colors in old photographs.
deplete (verb.)	to use up a supply of something · Synonyms: exhaust, drain · e.g. The long hike depleted our snacks by noon.
deprive (verb.)	to take something away from someone or keep them from having it · Synonyms: deny, strip · e.g. The blackout deprived the town of power for two days.
deride (verb.)	to make fun of in a scornful way · Synonyms: mock, ridicule · e.g. Critics derided the movie's silly plot.
derive (verb.)	to get something from a source · Synonyms: obtain, draw · e.g. Many medicines are derived from plants.
designate (verb.)	to officially choose someone or something for a purpose or name · Synonyms: appoint, assign · e.g. The teacher designated Amir as line leader.
despise (verb.)	to dislike very strongly; to hate · Synonyms: hate, loathe · e.g. My cat despises the vacuum cleaner.
deter (verb.)	to discourage or prevent someone from doing something · Synonyms: discourage, prevent · e.g. The fence was built to deter people from climbing onto the tracks.
devastate (verb.)	to destroy completely; to make someone extremely sad · Synonyms: wreck, crush · e.g. The flood devastated the farm's entire crop.
devise (verb.)	to plan or invent something, especially something clever · Synonyms: invent, design · e.g. The students devised a system for sharing lab equipment.
dignity (noun.)	the quality of deserving respect; a calm, serious manner · Synonyms: self-respect, honor · e.g. She accepted the loss with dignity.
diligent (adj.)	working hard and carefully · Synonyms: hardworking, careful · e.g. A diligent student, Kai reviews his notes every night.
discard (verb.)	to throw away something no longer wanted · Synonyms: throw away, dump · e.g. Discard the seeds before slicing the pepper.
discern (verb.)	to notice or recognize something that is hard to see or understand · Synonyms: detect, make out · e.g. It was hard to discern her mood from her calm voice.
discord (noun.)	disagreement between people; harsh, clashing sounds · Synonyms: conflict, dissonance · e.g. Discord among the players hurt the team's chances.
dismal (adj.)	gloomy and depressing; very poor in quality · Synonyms: gloomy, dreadful · e.g. The dismal weather kept everyone inside all weekend.
dismay (noun.)	a feeling of shock and disappointment · Synonyms: distress, alarm · e.g. To my dismay, the store had sold out of my size.
dispatch (verb.)	to send someone or something off quickly for a purpose · Synonyms: send, deploy · e.g. The company dispatched a technician to fix the router.
disperse (verb.)	to scatter or spread out in different directions · Synonyms: scatter, disband · e.g. The wind dispersed the smoke from the campfire.
dispute (noun.)	a disagreement or argument · Synonyms: disagreement, quarrel · e.g. The dispute over the parking space lasted all week.
disrupt (verb.)	to interrupt or disturb the normal course of something · Synonyms: interrupt, disturb · e.g. Construction noise disrupted the outdoor play.
dissolve (verb.)	to mix into a liquid and disappear; to officially end a group or agreement · Synonyms: melt, break up · e.g. The salt dissolved quickly in the hot water.
distort (verb.)	to twist out of shape; to change facts so they are misleading · Synonyms: warp, misrepresent · e.g. The heat distorted the plastic ruler.
divert (verb.)	to change the direction of something; to draw attention away · Synonyms: redirect, distract · e.g. Engineers diverted the river to build the dam.
docile (adj.)	calm, gentle, and easy to control · Synonyms: gentle, obedient · e.g. The docile sheep followed the farmer through the gate.
dormant (adj.)	inactive for a time but able to become active again · Synonyms: inactive, sleeping · e.g. The seeds lay dormant until the spring rain.
dubious (adj.)	doubtful; probably not true or trustworthy · Synonyms: doubtful, questionable · e.g. The ad made some dubious claims about the shampoo.
durable (adj.)	able to last a long time without breaking or wearing out · Synonyms: sturdy, long-lasting · e.g. These durable backpacks come with a lifetime guarantee.
eccentric (adj.)	strange or unusual in behavior, often in a harmless way · Synonyms: odd, quirky · e.g. The eccentric artist wore a cape to the grocery store.
eloquent (adj.)	speaking or writing in a clear, powerful, and moving way · Synonyms: expressive, articulate · e.g. Her eloquent letter convinced the board to keep the library open.
elusive (adj.)	hard to find, catch, or understand · Synonyms: hard to catch, slippery · e.g. The perfect ending for her story remained elusive.
embark (verb.)	to board a ship or plane; to begin something new or important · Synonyms: begin, set out · e.g. Passengers embarked at the pier just after sunrise.
empathy (noun.)	the ability to understand and share another person's feelings · Synonyms: understanding, fellow feeling · e.g. Reading novels can help build empathy.
enact (verb.)	to make into law; to act out a story or role · Synonyms: pass, perform · e.g. Congress enacted a new food-safety law.
endeavor (noun.)	a serious attempt to do something difficult · Synonyms: effort, undertaking · e.g. Climbing the mountain in winter was a dangerous endeavor.
engage (verb.)	to take part in; to hold someone's attention; to hire · Synonyms: involve, occupy · e.g. The puzzle engaged the students for an hour.
enigma (noun.)	a person or thing that is mysterious and hard to understand · Synonyms: mystery, puzzle · e.g. How the ancient map was made remains an enigma.
entice (verb.)	to attract someone by offering something pleasant · Synonyms: tempt, attract · e.g. The smell of fresh bread enticed us into the bakery.
envision (verb.)	to picture something in your mind, especially something in the future · Synonyms: imagine, picture · e.g. She envisions a career designing bridges.
erode (verb.)	to wear away slowly; to weaken gradually · Synonyms: wear away, weaken · e.g. Waves slowly eroded the sandy cliffs.
erratic (adj.)	not regular or predictable; changing suddenly · Synonyms: unpredictable, irregular · e.g. The erratic Wi-Fi kept dropping during the video call.
esteem (noun.)	respect and admiration · Synonyms: respect, regard · e.g. The coach was held in high esteem by her players.
evade (verb.)	to avoid or escape someone or something, often by being clever · Synonyms: avoid, dodge · e.g. The fox evaded the farmer's trap.
evoke (verb.)	to bring a feeling, memory, or image to mind · Synonyms: summon, call up · e.g. The old song evoked memories of summer camp.
exasperate (verb.)	to annoy or frustrate someone very much · Synonyms: infuriate, frustrate · e.g. The endless busy signal exasperated Dad.
exceed (verb.)	to go beyond a limit or amount; to be greater than · Synonyms: surpass, top · e.g. The bake sale's profits exceeded the club's goal by almost fifty dollars.
exempt (adj.)	free from a rule, duty, or payment that applies to others · Synonyms: excused, spared · e.g. Students with a perfect attendance record were exempt from the final quiz.
exert (verb.)	to put forth effort, force, or influence · Synonyms: apply, use · e.g. The coach exerted a calming influence on the nervous rookies.
exploit (verb.)	to make full use of something; also, to take unfair advantage of someone or something · Synonyms: utilize, take advantage of · e.g. The team exploited the strong wind by kicking long passes downfield.
extract (verb.)	to pull or take something out, often with effort · Synonyms: remove, draw out · e.g. The dentist extracted the cracked tooth in under ten minutes.
fabricate (verb.)	to make up something false; also, to build or manufacture · Synonyms: invent, construct · e.g. The witness fabricated a story to cover for his friend.
facilitate (verb.)	to make an action or process easier · Synonyms: ease, assist · e.g. A shared calendar facilitated planning for the group project.
falter (verb.)	to lose strength or confidence; to hesitate or stumble · Synonyms: waver, stumble · e.g. Her voice faltered when she reached the sad part of the speech.
fashion (verb.)	to make or shape something, often by hand · Synonyms: shape, craft · e.g. The campers fashioned a shelter from branches and a tarp.
feasible (adj.)	possible to do; practical · Synonyms: workable, practical · e.g. Building a treehouse in one weekend turned out not to be feasible.
feeble (adj.)	weak; lacking strength or force · Synonyms: weak, frail · e.g. The kitten let out a feeble cry from under the porch.
fervent (adj.)	showing strong, passionate feeling · Synonyms: passionate, intense · e.g. She is a fervent supporter of the local animal shelter.
fickle (adj.)	changing one's mind or loyalty often; unpredictable · Synonyms: changeable, unpredictable · e.g. My fickle little brother wanted pizza, then tacos, then pizza again.
flaw (noun.)	a mistake, weakness, or imperfection · Synonyms: defect, fault · e.g. A tiny flaw in the glass made the vase crack in the kiln.
fluctuate (verb.)	to rise and fall or change back and forth irregularly · Synonyms: vary, swing · e.g. Gas prices fluctuated all summer.
formidable (adj.)	causing fear or respect because of being large, powerful, or difficult · Synonyms: intimidating, imposing · e.g. The chess champion was a formidable opponent.
foster (verb.)	to encourage the growth or development of something; also, to care for a child or animal temporarily · Synonyms: encourage, nurture · e.g. The coach tried to foster teamwork by pairing veterans with rookies.
frantic (adj.)	wildly anxious, hurried, or out of control because of fear or worry · Synonyms: panicked, frenzied · e.g. There was a frantic search for the lost keys before the trip.
frugal (adj.)	careful not to waste money or resources · Synonyms: thrifty, economical · e.g. My frugal aunt reuses wrapping paper every holiday.
futile (adj.)	having no useful result; pointless · Synonyms: useless, hopeless · e.g. Trying to stay dry in that storm was futile.
gauge (verb.)	to measure something; also, to judge or estimate · Synonyms: judge, measure · e.g. It was hard to gauge how far away the lighthouse was in the fog.
grueling (adj.)	extremely tiring and demanding · Synonyms: exhausting, punishing · e.g. After a grueling day of moving boxes, we all fell asleep early.
gullible (adj.)	easily tricked because of believing things too quickly · Synonyms: naive, trusting · e.g. The gullible tourist paid twenty dollars for a fake map.
haphazard (adj.)	lacking any plan or order; random · Synonyms: random, disorganized · e.g. Books were stacked in haphazard piles all over his room.
hardy (adj.)	strong and able to survive difficult conditions · Synonyms: tough, rugged · e.g. Hardy weeds grew through the cracks in the sidewalk.
hinder (verb.)	to get in the way of; to make something harder to do · Synonyms: obstruct, hamper · e.g. Heavy traffic hindered our trip to the airport.
hypothesis (noun.)	an educated guess that can be tested · Synonyms: theory, proposal · e.g. Our hypothesis was that plants given music would grow faster.
idle (adj.)	not working or being used; also, having no real purpose or basis · Synonyms: inactive, unused · e.g. The factory sat idle during the strike.
illuminate (verb.)	to light up; also, to make something clearer or easier to understand · Synonyms: clarify, light up · e.g. Lanterns illuminated the path to the cabin.
immerse (verb.)	to put completely under a liquid; also, to involve oneself deeply in an activity · Synonyms: absorb, submerge · e.g. She immersed the shirt in cold water to remove the stain.
impair (verb.)	to weaken or damage something, making it work less well · Synonyms: damage, weaken · e.g. Loud concerts can impair your hearing over time.
impartial (adj.)	fair; not favoring one side over another · Synonyms: fair, unbiased · e.g. The judges must stay impartial during the talent show.
implement (verb.)	to put a plan or decision into action · Synonyms: carry out, execute · e.g. The school implemented a new recycling program in October.
implore (verb.)	to beg someone urgently and emotionally · Synonyms: beg, plead with · e.g. The children implored their parents to let them keep the puppy.
imply (verb.)	to suggest something without saying it directly · Synonyms: suggest, hint · e.g. His yawn implied that he was bored with the movie.
improvise (verb.)	to make up or create something on the spot without planning · Synonyms: ad-lib, make do · e.g. When she forgot her lines, the actress improvised a joke.
incentive (noun.)	something that encourages a person to do something · Synonyms: motivation, reward · e.g. Free pizza was the incentive for students to attend the meeting.
incessant (adj.)	continuing without stopping · Synonyms: constant, nonstop · e.g. The incessant honking outside made it impossible to study.
inclined (adj.)	likely or wanting to do something; also, sloping or tilted · Synonyms: likely, tilted · e.g. After the long hike, I was inclined to skip dinner and sleep.
incorporate (verb.)	to include something as part of a whole · Synonyms: include, integrate · e.g. The chef incorporated fresh herbs into the sauce.
indifferent (adj.)	not caring or not interested · Synonyms: uninterested, unconcerned · e.g. He seemed indifferent to the score and just enjoyed playing.
indignant (adj.)	angry because something seems unfair · Synonyms: offended, resentful · e.g. She was indignant when she was blamed for her brother's mess.
induce (verb.)	to cause something to happen; also, to persuade someone to do something · Synonyms: cause, persuade · e.g. The warm milk induced a deep sleep.
infer (verb.)	to figure something out from clues or evidence · Synonyms: conclude, deduce · e.g. From the wet umbrella, I inferred that it had been raining.
inhabit (verb.)	to live in a place · Synonyms: occupy, dwell in · e.g. Penguins inhabit the icy coasts of Antarctica.
inhibit (verb.)	to hold back or slow down a process or action · Synonyms: restrain, suppress · e.g. Cold temperatures inhibit the growth of bacteria in food.
initiate (verb.)	to start or begin something · Synonyms: begin, launch · e.g. The class initiated a food drive for the holidays.
innate (adj.)	existing from birth; natural rather than learned · Synonyms: inborn, natural · e.g. Babies have an innate ability to recognize faces.
innovation (noun.)	a new idea, method, or invention · Synonyms: invention, breakthrough · e.g. The smartphone was one of the biggest innovations of the century.
insight (noun.)	a clear, deep understanding of something · Synonyms: understanding, perception · e.g. The documentary gave us insight into life on a space station.
integrity (noun.)	the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; also, the state of being whole and sound · Synonyms: honesty, soundness · e.g. She showed integrity by returning the extra change to the cashier.
intervene (verb.)	to step in to change or stop what is happening · Synonyms: step in, interfere · e.g. The teacher intervened before the argument turned into a fight.
intimidate (verb.)	to frighten someone, especially to make them do or not do something · Synonyms: frighten, scare · e.g. The large dog's growl intimidated the mail carrier.
intrigue (verb.)	to make someone very curious or interested · Synonyms: fascinate, interest · e.g. The strange title of the book intrigued me.
intuition (noun.)	the ability to know or understand something without proof or reasoning; a gut feeling · Synonyms: instinct, hunch · e.g. My intuition told me that the shortcut was a bad idea.
invaluable (adj.)	extremely useful; so valuable that it cannot be measured · Synonyms: priceless, essential · e.g. Her advice was invaluable during my first week of high school.
irritable (adj.)	easily annoyed or made angry · Synonyms: grumpy, cranky · e.g. I get irritable when I skip breakfast.
jeopardy (noun.)	danger of loss, harm, or failure · Synonyms: danger, risk · e.g. The drought put the entire harvest in jeopardy.
jubilant (adj.)	extremely happy and excited, especially after a success · Synonyms: overjoyed, elated · e.g. The jubilant crowd poured onto the field after the win.
justify (verb.)	to show or prove that something is right or reasonable · Synonyms: defend, explain · e.g. Can you justify spending all your savings on one video game?
lament (verb.)	to express sadness or regret about something · Synonyms: mourn, regret · e.g. Fans lamented the closing of the old ballpark.
lavish (adj.)	rich, expensive, or generous in amount; more than enough · Synonyms: extravagant, generous · e.g. The wedding had a lavish dinner with seven courses.
legitimate (adj.)	allowed by law or rules; also, reasonable and justified · Synonyms: valid, lawful · e.g. She had a legitimate reason for missing practice.
lenient (adj.)	not strict; gentle in punishing or judging · Synonyms: easygoing, forgiving · e.g. The lenient librarian waived my late fee.
liberate (verb.)	to set free · Synonyms: free, release · e.g. Volunteers liberated the trapped seal from a fishing net.
lucrative (adj.)	producing a lot of money or profit · Synonyms: profitable, moneymaking · e.g. Running a lemonade stand on the hottest day was surprisingly lucrative.
malicious (adj.)	intending to hurt or cause harm · Synonyms: spiteful, cruel · e.g. Someone spread a malicious rumor about the new student.
mandatory (adj.)	required by a rule or law · Synonyms: required, compulsory · e.g. Wearing a helmet is mandatory at the skate park.
mediate (verb.)	to help two sides settle a disagreement · Synonyms: referee, negotiate · e.g. A counselor mediated the dispute between the two friends.
misconception (noun.)	a mistaken idea or belief · Synonyms: misunderstanding, myth · e.g. It is a misconception that bats are blind.
mobilize (verb.)	to organize and prepare people or resources for action · Synonyms: rally, assemble · e.g. The coach mobilized parents to drive the team to the tournament.
morale (noun.)	the confidence, enthusiasm, and spirit of a person or group · Synonyms: spirit, confidence · e.g. The surprise pizza party boosted the team's morale.
mundane (adj.)	ordinary and dull; part of everyday life · Synonyms: ordinary, routine · e.g. Washing dishes is a mundane chore.
muster (verb.)	to gather or call up something, such as courage or strength; also, to assemble a group · Synonyms: summon, gather · e.g. She mustered the courage to sing in front of the whole school.
mutual (adj.)	shared or felt by two or more people toward each other · Synonyms: shared, joint · e.g. Ana and Lucy share a mutual love of horror movies.
myriad (adj.)	countless; extremely many · Synonyms: countless, numerous · e.g. The night sky was filled with myriad stars.
naive (adj.)	lacking experience, so too trusting or simple in judgment · Synonyms: inexperienced, innocent · e.g. It was naive of me to think the trip would be cheap.
negligible (adj.)	so small or unimportant that it is not worth considering · Synonyms: tiny, insignificant · e.g. The scratch on the car was negligible.
nimble (adj.)	quick and light in movement; also, quick in thinking · Synonyms: agile, quick · e.g. The nimble goat leaped from rock to rock.
nostalgia (noun.)	a warm, slightly sad longing for the past · Synonyms: longing, wistfulness · e.g. Old photos filled her with nostalgia for summers at the lake.
notorious (adj.)	well known for something bad · Synonyms: infamous, disreputable · e.g. That intersection is notorious for traffic accidents.
oblivious (adj.)	not aware of what is happening around you · Synonyms: unaware, unmindful · e.g. He was oblivious to the rain while he read his book.
obscure (adj.)	not well known; also, unclear or hard to understand · Synonyms: little-known, unclear · e.g. The answer was hidden in an obscure footnote.
obsolete (adj.)	no longer used because something newer has replaced it · Synonyms: outdated, out of date · e.g. Typewriters became obsolete when computers arrived.
ominous (adj.)	suggesting that something bad is about to happen · Synonyms: threatening, menacing · e.g. Ominous clouds gathered over the stadium.
opaque (adj.)	not letting light through; also, hard to understand · Synonyms: cloudy, unclear · e.g. Opaque curtains kept the bedroom dark during the day.
optimism (noun.)	hopefulness and confidence that things will turn out well · Synonyms: hopefulness, positivity · e.g. Her optimism kept the team going during the losing streak.
ornate (adj.)	decorated with lots of complicated detail · Synonyms: elaborate, fancy · e.g. The ornate picture frame was covered in carved gold leaves.
overwhelm (verb.)	to be too much for someone to handle; also, to defeat completely by greater force · Synonyms: overpower, swamp · e.g. The amount of homework overwhelmed him on Sunday night.
pacify (verb.)	to calm someone who is angry or upset · Synonyms: calm, soothe · e.g. The babysitter pacified the crying baby with a lullaby.
painstaking (adj.)	done with great care and attention to every detail · Synonyms: meticulous, thorough · e.g. Restoring the old car took years of painstaking work.
paradox (noun.)	a statement or situation that seems impossible or contradictory but may be true · Synonyms: contradiction, puzzle · e.g. It is a paradox that the more choices you have, the harder it can be to choose.
passive (adj.)	accepting what happens without reacting or taking action · Synonyms: inactive, submissive · e.g. Instead of being passive, she spoke up at the meeting.
peculiar (adj.)	strange or unusual; also, belonging only to one person, place, or thing · Synonyms: odd, distinctive · e.g. There was a peculiar smell coming from the basement.
penetrate (verb.)	to go into or through something; also, to understand something difficult · Synonyms: pierce, break through · e.g. The nail penetrated the tire.
perceive (verb.)	to notice or become aware of something; also, to think of or regard something in a certain way · Synonyms: notice, regard · e.g. Dogs can perceive sounds that people cannot hear.
peril (noun.)	serious and immediate danger · Synonyms: danger, hazard · e.g. The sailors faced great peril during the storm.
perish (verb.)	to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or violent way · Synonyms: die, be destroyed · e.g. Many plants perish in an early frost.
pessimistic (adj.)	expecting that bad things will happen · Synonyms: gloomy, negative · e.g. He was pessimistic about the team's chances in the playoffs.
phenomenon (noun.)	an event or fact that can be observed, especially an unusual one · Synonyms: occurrence, event · e.g. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon.
plausible (adj.)	seeming reasonable or likely to be true; believable · Synonyms: believable, reasonable · e.g. Her excuse for being late sounded plausible, since the trains really had been delayed that morning.
plead (verb.)	to beg someone in an emotional way; also, to give something as an excuse or to answer a charge in court · Synonyms: beg, appeal · e.g. The puppy's eyes seemed to plead for one more treat.
plight (noun.)	a difficult, sad, or dangerous situation · Synonyms: predicament, hardship · e.g. The news report described the plight of farmers whose crops had been ruined by hail.
poignant (adj.)	causing a strong feeling of sadness or tenderness; deeply moving · Synonyms: moving, touching · e.g. The poignant last chapter of the book made my mom cry.
ponder (verb.)	to think about something carefully for a long time · Synonyms: consider, contemplate · e.g. Before choosing a high school, Luis pondered each option for weeks.
potent (adj.)	having great power or a strong effect · Synonyms: powerful, strong · e.g. Just a drop of the potent hot sauce made my whole bowl of soup spicy.
practical (adj.)	sensible and useful in real life rather than fancy or just for show · Synonyms: sensible, useful · e.g. For the camping trip, Mom packed practical clothes that could get muddy.
precaution (noun.)	something you do ahead of time to prevent harm or trouble · Synonyms: safeguard, safety measure · e.g. As a precaution, we unplugged the computer before the thunderstorm.
precede (verb.)	to come before something in time or order · Synonyms: come before, lead up to · e.g. A loud crack of thunder preceded the downpour.
prejudice (noun.)	an unfair opinion about a person or group formed without knowing the facts · Synonyms: bias, unfairness · e.g. The coach worked hard to make sure no prejudice affected who made the team.
prestige (noun.)	the respect and admiration something earns because of its success or importance · Synonyms: status, reputation · e.g. Winning the spelling bee brought the small school a lot of prestige.
presume (verb.)	to suppose something is true without proof · Synonyms: assume, suppose · e.g. I presumed the store was open, but the doors were locked.
prevail (verb.)	to win or prove stronger; also, to be common or widespread · Synonyms: triumph, win · e.g. In the end, the smaller team prevailed in a thrilling final.
prior (adj.)	coming before in time; earlier · Synonyms: previous, earlier · e.g. You do not need prior experience to join the chess club.
procrastinate (verb.)	to keep putting off something you should do · Synonyms: delay, stall · e.g. If you procrastinate on your project, you will be up all night before it is due.
proficient (adj.)	skilled and good at something because of practice · Synonyms: skilled, capable · e.g. After a year of lessons, Hana was proficient on the guitar.
prolong (verb.)	to make something last longer · Synonyms: extend, lengthen · e.g. We prolonged our beach day by eating dinner on the sand.
proportion (noun.)	a part compared with the whole; also, the correct size of parts compared with each other · Synonyms: share, balance · e.g. A large proportion of the class signed up for the field trip.
provision (noun.)	the act of supplying something; supplies (provisions); also, a condition written into an agreement · Synonyms: supply, condition · e.g. The rental agreement has a provision that no pets are allowed.
prudent (adj.)	wise and careful, especially about the future · Synonyms: wise, sensible · e.g. It is prudent to save some of your allowance for emergencies.
radiant (adj.)	shining brightly; also, glowing with happiness · Synonyms: glowing, beaming · e.g. The bride's radiant smile lit up the whole room.
rash (adj.)	done too quickly without thinking about what might happen · Synonyms: hasty, impulsive · e.g. Quitting the team after one bad game was a rash decision.
recede (verb.)	to move back or away; also, to grow fainter or less · Synonyms: retreat, fade · e.g. As the tide receded, we found crabs hiding in the rocks.
reckless (adj.)	not caring about danger or what might happen · Synonyms: careless, daring · e.g. Riding a bike downhill with no brakes is reckless.
reconcile (verb.)	to become friends again after a disagreement; also, to make two things agree or fit together · Synonyms: make up, harmonize · e.g. After a week of not speaking, the two friends reconciled over pizza.
recur (verb.)	to happen again, often more than once · Synonyms: repeat, return · e.g. If the problem recurs, call the repair company again.
refine (verb.)	to improve something by making small changes; also, to make something pure · Synonyms: polish, purify · e.g. The scientist refined her experiment after the first trial failed.
refrain (verb.)	to stop yourself from doing something · Synonyms: hold back, abstain · e.g. Please refrain from talking during the movie.
refute (verb.)	to prove that a statement or idea is wrong · Synonyms: disprove, rebut · e.g. The scientist used new data to refute the old theory.
register (verb.)	to sign up officially; also, to be noticed or understood, or to show a feeling · Synonyms: enroll, sink in · e.g. You must register by May 1 to play in the summer league.
relentless (adj.)	never stopping or easing up · Synonyms: constant, unceasing · e.g. The relentless rain kept us indoors all week.
relinquish (verb.)	to give up or let go of something · Synonyms: surrender, give up · e.g. The champion refused to relinquish her title without a fight.
remorse (noun.)	deep regret for something wrong you have done · Synonyms: regret, guilt · e.g. He felt remorse after breaking his sister's model airplane.
renowned (adj.)	famous and admired by many people · Synonyms: famous, celebrated · e.g. The renowned scientist gave a talk at our school.
replenish (verb.)	to fill something up again · Synonyms: refill, restock · e.g. The coach replenished the water cooler before the second half.
reprimand (verb.)	to scold someone officially for doing something wrong · Synonyms: scold, rebuke · e.g. The referee reprimanded the player for arguing.
reserve (noun.)	a supply kept for later; also, a quiet, self-controlled way of behaving · Synonyms: stockpile, restraint · e.g. The city keeps a reserve of salt for icy roads.
resilient (adj.)	able to recover quickly from hard times or damage · Synonyms: tough, adaptable · e.g. Resilient kids bounce back after a bad grade and try again.
resolute (adj.)	firmly determined; not giving up · Synonyms: determined, steadfast · e.g. Resolute in her goal, Kiara practiced free throws every morning.
retain (verb.)	to keep or hold on to something · Synonyms: keep, hold · e.g. Taking notes helps you retain what you learn in class.
retaliate (verb.)	to strike back after being attacked or treated badly · Synonyms: strike back, get even · e.g. When his brother took his seat, Tyler retaliated by hiding his shoes.
revere (verb.)	to deeply respect and admire · Synonyms: honor, worship · e.g. Many musicians revere the jazz greats of the 1920s.
revise (verb.)	to change something to correct or improve it · Synonyms: edit, update · e.g. I revised my essay after my teacher's comments.
rigorous (adj.)	very thorough, careful, and strict · Synonyms: thorough, strict · e.g. The rigorous training program left the recruits exhausted.
robust (adj.)	strong and healthy; also, rich and full in flavor · Synonyms: sturdy, hearty · e.g. The robust little tree survived three winters of heavy snow.
rouse (verb.)	to wake someone up; also, to stir up strong feeling or excitement · Synonyms: awaken, stir up · e.g. The smell of pancakes roused me from bed.
rudimentary (adj.)	very basic or simple; at an early stage · Synonyms: basic, elementary · e.g. I only have a rudimentary knowledge of coding.
ruthless (adj.)	having no pity or mercy for others · Synonyms: merciless, harsh · e.g. The ruthless villain in the movie never kept a promise.
sabotage (verb.)	to damage or block something on purpose · Synonyms: undermine, wreck · e.g. Someone tried to sabotage the science fair by unplugging the projects.
salvage (verb.)	to save something from being lost or destroyed · Synonyms: rescue, recover · e.g. We salvaged a few books from the wet box in the garage.
sanctuary (noun.)	a safe, peaceful place where someone can find protection or rest; also, a protected area for wildlife · Synonyms: refuge, haven · e.g. The animal sanctuary takes in horses that can no longer work.
savor (verb.)	to enjoy something slowly and fully; also, to taste and enjoy food · Synonyms: relish, enjoy · e.g. Dad savored the first cup of coffee on his day off.
serene (adj.)	calm, peaceful, and untroubled · Synonyms: calm, tranquil · e.g. Even during the noisy party, the baby looked serene in her crib.
shrewd (adj.)	clever and good at judging situations to get an advantage · Synonyms: sharp, astute · e.g. The shrewd trader knew exactly when to sell his baseball cards.
solemn (adj.)	serious, quiet, and respectful · Synonyms: serious, grave · e.g. The students were solemn as they listened to the veteran's story.
spare (adj.)	extra and kept in case it is needed; also, plain, simple, or using very little · Synonyms: extra, plain · e.g. Do you have a spare pencil I could borrow?
speculate (verb.)	to guess or form ideas about something without having all the facts · Synonyms: guess, theorize · e.g. Fans speculated about who would win the season's final award.
squander (verb.)	to waste something, such as money, time, or a chance · Synonyms: waste, throw away · e.g. Don't squander your free period scrolling on your phone.
stagnant (adj.)	not flowing or moving; also, not growing or changing · Synonyms: still, inactive · e.g. The stagnant pond smelled terrible by August.
stamina (noun.)	the strength to keep doing something hard for a long time · Synonyms: endurance, staying power · e.g. Running cross-country builds stamina.
steep (adj.)	rising or falling sharply; also, much too high in price · Synonyms: sharp, excessive · e.g. The steep trail made our legs burn.
stem (verb.)	to stop or hold back the flow of something; also (stem from) to come from · Synonyms: stop, check · e.g. The nurse pressed a bandage on the cut to stem the bleeding.
stern (adj.)	serious and strict, often in a way that seems unfriendly · Synonyms: strict, severe · e.g. The librarian gave us a stern look when we laughed too loudly.
stifle (verb.)	to hold back or stop something, like a laugh, a yawn, or an idea · Synonyms: suppress, smother · e.g. I tried to stifle a yawn during the long movie.
stimulate (verb.)	to encourage something to become more active or to grow · Synonyms: encourage, spur · e.g. Puzzles stimulate your brain.
stir (verb.)	to mix by moving a spoon around; also, to awaken a feeling or memory · Synonyms: mix, awaken · e.g. The music stirred feelings of pride in the crowd.
stringent (adj.)	very strict and demanding about following rules · Synonyms: strict, rigid · e.g. The pool has stringent rules about running on the deck.
stubborn (adj.)	refusing to change your mind or do what others want; also, hard to remove or fix · Synonyms: obstinate, persistent · e.g. My stubborn little brother would not eat his peas.
subside (verb.)	to become less strong or intense; to calm down · Synonyms: lessen, ease · e.g. Once the swelling subsided, I could walk normally again.
succumb (verb.)	to give in to something you have been fighting against · Synonyms: give in, yield · e.g. After an hour of studying, I succumbed to the urge to check my phone.
summon (verb.)	to call someone to come; also, to gather up a quality such as courage · Synonyms: call, gather · e.g. The principal summoned the class president to her office.
superficial (adj.)	only on the surface; not deep or thorough · Synonyms: shallow, surface-level · e.g. The scratch on the car was only superficial.
supplement (verb.)	to add something extra to make something more complete · Synonyms: add to, boost · e.g. She supplements her diet with vitamin D in the winter.
susceptible (adj.)	easily affected or harmed by something · Synonyms: vulnerable, prone · e.g. Babies are more susceptible to colds than adults.
tactful (adj.)	careful to say things in a way that does not hurt or offend people · Synonyms: diplomatic, considerate · e.g. Be tactful when you tell your friend her haircut is uneven.
tedious (adj.)	long, slow, and boring · Synonyms: dull, tiresome · e.g. Copying the vocabulary list ten times was tedious.
temper (verb.)	to make something softer or less extreme · Synonyms: soften, moderate · e.g. Her joy at winning was tempered by sadness that her best friend lost.
temperament (noun.)	a person's or animal's usual nature or personality · Synonyms: personality, disposition · e.g. My cat has a calm temperament and never scratches.
tenacious (adj.)	holding on firmly; refusing to give up · Synonyms: persistent, determined · e.g. The tenacious goalie blocked shot after shot.
tentative (adj.)	not certain or final; also, done in a hesitant, unsure way · Synonyms: uncertain, hesitant · e.g. We made tentative plans to meet on Saturday.
terminate (verb.)	to bring something to an end · Synonyms: end, stop · e.g. The game was terminated because of lightning.
tolerate (verb.)	to put up with or survive something difficult; to allow · Synonyms: endure, put up with · e.g. Our teacher does not tolerate cheating.
transition (noun.)	a change from one state, place, or stage to another · Synonyms: shift, changeover · e.g. The transition from summer break to school can be tough.
transparent (adj.)	clear enough to see through; also, so obvious that it fools no one · Synonyms: clear, obvious · e.g. The jellyfish was so transparent we almost missed it.
treacherous (adj.)	full of hidden dangers; also, not loyal · Synonyms: dangerous, disloyal · e.g. The icy sidewalks were treacherous this morning.
trivial (adj.)	small and unimportant · Synonyms: minor, petty · e.g. Don't worry about trivial mistakes like a missing comma.
turmoil (noun.)	a state of great confusion, disorder, or upset · Synonyms: chaos, uproar · e.g. The kitchen was in turmoil an hour before the party.
unanimous (adj.)	agreed to by everyone · Synonyms: united, undivided · e.g. The jury's decision was unanimous.
uncanny (adj.)	strange in a way that is hard to explain; remarkably close or exact · Synonyms: eerie, remarkable · e.g. Her uncanny memory let her recite every name on the list.
unravel (verb.)	to undo threads that are knitted or woven; also, to solve or explain something complicated · Synonyms: untangle, solve · e.g. The detective slowly unraveled the mystery.
uphold (verb.)	to support or keep something; also, to confirm that an earlier decision was correct · Synonyms: support, confirm · e.g. Judges must uphold the law.
utilize (verb.)	to use something, especially in a practical or effective way · Synonyms: use, employ · e.g. The class utilized the old gym as a stage for the play.
valiant (adj.)	showing great courage · Synonyms: brave, heroic · e.g. The valiant firefighter ran back into the smoke.
versatile (adj.)	able to do many different things or be used in many ways · Synonyms: adaptable, all-around · e.g. A versatile musician can play jazz and classical music.
vigilant (adj.)	carefully watching for danger or problems · Synonyms: watchful, alert · e.g. Stay vigilant when crossing busy streets.
vigorous (adj.)	strong, energetic, and full of force · Synonyms: energetic, forceful · e.g. A vigorous scrub got the mud off the floor.
vulnerable (adj.)	easily hurt or attacked; not protected · Synonyms: defenseless, exposed · e.g. Without its shell, a turtle would be vulnerable.
withdraw (verb.)	to take something out or back; also, to pull away from other people · Synonyms: remove, retreat · e.g. Mom withdrew forty dollars from the bank.
wither (verb.)	to dry up and shrink; also, to lose confidence or strength · Synonyms: shrivel, wilt · e.g. The flowers withered in the hot sun.
zeal (noun.)	great energy and eagerness for something · Synonyms: enthusiasm, passion · e.g. She cleaned her room with unusual zeal before the sleepover.
