254 Words for Scholars (A-D)

(v.) to reject, renounce (To prove his honesty, the president _____ the evil policies of his wicked predecessor.)

(v.) to abolish, usually by authority (The Bill of Rights assures that the government cannot _____ our rights to a free press.)

(adj.) biting, bitter in tone or taste (Jill became extremely _____ and began to cruelly make fun of all her friends.)

(n.) bitterness, discord (Though they vowed that no girl would ever come between them, Biff and Trevor could not keep _____ from overwhelming their friendship after they both fell in love with the lovely Teresa.)

(n.) keen insight (Because of his mathematical _____, Larry was able to figure out in minutes problems that took other students hours.)

(v.) to sketch out in a vague way (The coach _____ a game plan, but none of the players knew precisely what to do.)

(n.) eagerness, speed (For some reason, Chuck loved to help his mother whenever he could, so when his mother asked him to set the table, he did so with _____.)

(n.) a cursed, detested person (I never want to see that murderer. He is an _____ to me.)

(n.) a strong dislike, repugnance (I know you love me, but because you are a liar and a thief, I feel nothing but _____ for you.)

(n.) praise (The crowd welcomed the heroes with _____.)

(v.) to take without justification (The king _____ the right to order executions to himself exclusively.)

(adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious (The priest lives an _____ life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures.)

(n.) a curse, expression of ill-will (The rival politicians repeatedly cast _____ on each others' integrity.)

(adj.) hard-working, diligent (The construction workers erected the skyscraper during two years of _____ labor.)

(v.) to coax by using flattery (Rachel's assistant tried to _____ her into accepting the deal.)